Moving is undoubtedly a stressful life event—and not just for humans. Dogs are also prone to anxiety and other negative emotions during a move. Luckily, there are several things you can do before, during, and after your move to keep your dog calm and happy. If you want to make your move as easy as possible for your pooch, consider these key tips.
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The SV Pet Project has a jam-packed October calendar of events for your consideration. With a mission centered around saving local at-risk shelter pets, improving the lives of animals, and educating the public about pet and animal topics, this is a great organization for anyone who loves animals.
If you’re traveling from out of town to the area specifically to attend Doga at Pup Plaza or Paint Your Pet, you might want to consider making a weekend of it.
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It can be difficult finding pet relief areas in some airports, as this traveler knows:
“I’ll be flying to Europe soon with my Pomeranian, and I’m worried that I’ll have trouble finding time and a place for her to relieve herself. Are there any “restroom” facilities inside airports in the United States? What about in Europe? I worry about missing our flights if I have to take my baby outside to relieve herself.
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While a pet friendly hotel can make vacationing with your pets easier, there are still potential problems. We decided to reach out to Susan Smith at PetTravel.com to get some answers.
More and more hotels and inns advertise as pet friendly hotels. We have a dog and a cat that we’d like to take with us for the first time on a vacation.
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“Does my cat need a rabies vaccine before going to Europe? I’ll be traveling overseas with my cat later this year. Will he need special vaccines? And how can I find out what’s needed?” asks Tim J., from Illinois. We asked Sue Smith from PetTravel.com:
“Nearly all countries worldwide will require that both dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days before entering the country, so you’ll need to plan several weeks in advance to ensure that you cat’s rabies vaccine records will be accepted when you arrive at your destination.
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We have another travel question this week from a cat owner in Pennsylvania:
I plan to travel by car with my indoor cat. How can I handle the “potty problem” for him while in the car?
“For reasons involving everyone’s safety, we recommend that, when traveling in a car, your cat be restrained, either in a crate or a carrier. If restrained in a crate, then you can put in a small kitty litter tray like the travel cat litter tray at the Pet Travel Store.
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There are a variety of pet first aid kits on the market, but they can be expensive and they vary considerably on what they contain. If you have pets at home, it’s relatively easy and inexpensive to make your own pet first aid kit. If you ever travel with your pet, consider making an at-home first aid kit and one to keep in your car as well.
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A reader in Harrisburg, PA asked, “Can I buy a ticket for my pet on an airplane and just have her fly with me? What about taking a train or bus? I’d rather they were with me than in a cargo hold. What are the restrictions for flying with pets?”
Susan Smith, our Travel Expert, answers:
“If you are flying with pets that are smaller in size, it is always better for them to fly with you in the cabin if they are acclimated to their carrier, if your airline’s pet policies allow it, if they are small enough to fit into an airline-compliant carrier, and if your destination country allows for pets to enter when flying in the cabin.
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One of our readers is undertaking a cross country drive with her dog and two hamsters and is concerned about how to prepare herself for traveling with pets for such a long drive. Sue Smith, our pet travel expert from Pet Travel, Inc., has some great advice for her.
“I’m going to be driving across the country with my pets (a dog and two hamsters) soon to move to a new part of the country.
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It’s the holidays and many of us will be traveling with our pets. When you’re in the family car, it’s easy to know how your dog or cat is doing, but if you have to fly there are definite hazards to consider. This week, Cassie, a cat owner from Ohio, asks about flying with her fur baby. Susan Smith gives Cassie advice on cats flying in general and what she needs to look for when flying.
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