While walking down to the supermarket one Sunday, I noticed a passenger plane flying overhead and immediately started imagining all the exciting places that those passengers were heading off to. This daydreaming led to an overwhelming feeling of freedom combined with the desire to “escape” which in an instant transported my mind to all corners of the globe. I began thinking how much a little unplanned escape would allow me […]
I recently received a list of tips for making road trips with your favorite four-legged friend more enjoyable from Andrea Servadio, co-owner of Fitdog Sports Club in Santa Monica, California. As we talk about in Fit As Fido, your dog is often Nature’s perfect teacher for healthy human behaviors and these tips for successful travels with your dog will also make the humans in the car have a happier, healthier […]
Do your summer vacation plans include traveling? Your vacation can be even more fun if you’re able to bring your furry family members along, too. Most dogs love to go on car rides, and if you are traveling by car, there are lots of great products that make traveling with your dog safer and more enjoyable for you and your pet. PetMeds now carries a line of Solvit products designed […]
With the upcoming holiday season many pet owners will be traveling by car and bringing their pets along for the journey. To help your pet become accustomed to the riding experience consider taking your pet out for a few short rides a few weeks before your scheduled trip.Proper restraint is critical for pets during long car trips. I recommend both carriers for small dogs and cats, or car seats if […]
What happens when a road trip lands two kids and a puppy in the back seat of a small SUV? Questions like: “Can you tell Greta to stop licking my face?” “Is Adam supposed to be touching Greta where she poops?” “Mom! Can you move Greta’s rump out of my face?” In other words, enough chaos to relocate our Dobie to the third row of the car on the trip […]
Vacationing and/or traveling with one’s pet can be one of the most emotionally and physically stressful times for both animal guardian and their companions. There are many tips I can offer that can reduce these stresses on our beloved animal companions. If you are going to travel by car or airplane, it is often helpful to do a test travel run first with your canine or feline family member. Even […]
One of the more stressful times for both the pet owner and the dog or cat is when that pet needs to be boarded at a local boarding or veterinary facility. While it would be ideal if we could have pet sitters take care of our pets in our homes while we are away or unavailable, there are times when it becomes necessary to board pets at these outside facilities. There are […]
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