When you have to put your dog on a plane, a good tip is to place it on a flight that goes straight to the destination. Even if you have to choose a nearby airport or a less desirable flight time, then do it. The majority of problems that happen with pets during air travel [...]
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Pet Auto Travel Safety
Posted by admin on June 7th, 2011
Does your dog love to travel in the car with you? You and your family wear seat belts when riding in the car. Does your pet?
Restraining a pet at all times is generally a good idea for pet owners, especially since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 1.5 [...]
How to Get Heartgard for Dogs Without a Prescription
Posted by admin on March 7th, 2011
Heartgard is a well known and trusted medication for dogs and cats that prevent heartworm disease. Heartgard comes in beef chewable format, so your pet eats it up without any trouble. Another really positive aspect of Heartgard is that you do not need to take it often – your dog or cat only needs to [...]
Pet Immigration Forms and Instructions
Posted by admin on December 16th, 2010
If you are traveling to another country, you need to have the proper documents. Most countries have their own version of a veterinary certificate. In addition some countries require an import permit.
International Health Certificate
The International Health Certificate should be issued by your veterinarian as near to the date of travel as possible but never [...]
5 Tips: Pet Airline Travel
Posted by admin on October 6th, 2010
Most pet owners want them to be safe and comfortable even when flying across country. Still, there are reasons why pets just can’t run all around the plane, and most of them deal with safety.
A few years ago, one pet owner let her pooch poker its head out of its carrier for some air. Somehow [...]
The Key Points of the Pet Air Travel Safety Act
Posted by admin on September 10th, 2010
Just like the airlines are responsible for your safety, there’s somebody else, besides you, looking out for your pet’s safety during air travel. The Pet Air Travel Safety Act protects animals when they travel via air. It is the duty of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to stay on top of health laws [...]
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1 Comment »7 Expert Tips for Taking Your Pet on the Friendly Skies
Posted by admin on August 23rd, 2010
Here are some tips for taking pets along the friendly skies:
Tip #1 – Not all airlines allow animals on board so make sure you check with customer service before you book your flight. Some airlines restrict the time of year that animals can fly and others only carry animals on certain flights.
Tip #2 – Even [...]
Posted in Pet Care & Travel Guide Tags: pet air travel, pet airline travel, pet transport 2 Comments »Top Travel Destination for Pets: Las Vegas
Posted by admin on August 10th, 2010
Assuming your dog can hold his liquor—eh, water—Vegas is as much fun for pets as it is for people! Now is the perfect time to plan a trip to Sin City with the annual Strut Your Mutt event coming up in November. This day of fun includes dog contests, pet care demonstrations, doggy theater, agility [...]
Top Travel Destination for Pets: Virginia Beach
Posted by admin on June 23rd, 2010
According to one employee at the 3,000-acre First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, almost everyone who works there has a dog. And they love having friends to play with. You and your pet can walk along 19 miles of hiking trails and swim together, so long as he’s leashed. That’s not the only reason [...]
Fly the Sky with Pet Airways
Posted by admin on May 24th, 2010
For as low $250 one-way compatible price, you can have your pet fly in Pet Airways amongst five major cites; Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Denver and Chicago. Keeping in line with the larger U.S. airlines, with a competitive pet fee.
However, pet owners will see a distinction of “over and above” service while utilizing [...]
