Choosing a Cat Crate
Carriers and crates are designed to keep your pet safe and secure. You have a number of choices available, depending on your particular needs.
Choosing the Right Size
When choosing the right size crate or carrier, keep in mind that it should be no more than one and a half times the size of the cat. There should be enough room …Read more »
Reduce Your Carbon Paw Print When Traveling with Pets
Hitting the road with your pet? There’s no better way to see the country than with your best buddy. But remember to stay as socially conscious when you’re traveling as you do at home. For starters, don’t be tempted to trash the container you’re using to store food and water. Invest in a food and water container you can re-use on …Read more »
Tips for safe air travel with your pet
If you're planning on traveling with your pet on a commercial airline, here are some tips to help prepare you and your pet for the trip and keep them safe during flight:
Boarding your pet? Preparation is key
Planning a family vacation, but can't take your four-legged family members along? Boarding is a safe, dependable option. If you choose to board your pet while you’re away, these tips can help make the boarding experience a great one for everyone, including you.
How to pack for your pet
You can’t take your pet along every time you leave town and there’s not much you can do to lessen how much you'll miss your four-legged family members when you’re away. But making sure your pet and her caretaker have everything they need for a pleasurable and safe time together can help lessen how much you worry while you’re gone. …Read more »
Hotels That Really Roll Out the Red Carpet for Pets
Several years ago, when my wife and I were moving from Chicago to Phoenix, we took our Schnoodle, Cash, for his first extended road trip. Somewhere in Oklahoma, we had to check into a hotel for the night. The first couple of places we inquired about did not take pets; so, thoroughly wiped out from driving, we …Read more »
Tips To Prepare Your Pet For Storm And Fire Evacuations
During the chaos of a hurricane or an evacuation pets are at great risk of running away or being left behind. According to Dr. Robyn Jaynes, PetSmart Inc.’s vet in residence, "the best way to keep your pets safe is simply to prepare, just as you would for the rest of your family."
Dr. Robyn recommends the following tips to Pet Parents:
Pet security: what should I do if my pet becomes lost?
Whether it is lost or stolen, losing a pet is an agonizing experience.
Even the most responsible pet owners can face unexpected circumstances that cause their animals to accidentally stray. This is especially true during summer when windows and doors tend to be open.
The following are solutions if you've lost your pet and common types of identification that can mean the difference …Read more »
Find the right travel carrier
Carriers are designed to keep your pet safe and secure when traveling - be it an excursion across the country or just down the street. Your choice of carriers can be classified into two categories: hard carriers and soft pet carriers.
Prep Your Pup for a Day at the Office
How many times have you felt guilty about leaving Fido home alone while you go to work? You're not alone. Currently, about 20 percent of businesses in the U.S. are pet-friendly, according to Pet Sitters International (PSI). Studies conducted by PSI have shown that morale and productivity in the workplace is higher when dogs are permitted.


