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Canine Arthritis Medicine
Before you decide to give your dog canine arthritis medicine you should understand what arthritis is and why medication will ease your dog’s symptoms.
Arthritis in dogs is just like in humans, it is when a joint becomes inflamed. It can be...
Dog Crate Buyer's Guide- How to choose the right crate and accessories
Why use a crate: When used properly and not abused, crates are the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Dogs are den animals that will instinctively seek out a small, cozy place to rest for shelter and security. Crates act on a...
Dog Grooming
Dog Grooming & Routine Care
All dogs need regular grooming. It improves the appearance of short coated dogs, and is essential for those with long coats. It also does much to stop unwanted hair on the furniture and carpets. Start as soon as you...
Dog Grooming - Nails, Ears and Teeth
Dog grooming includes not only brushing and bathing your puppy
or dog but continues with his nails, ears and teeth. If these
are not taken care of, there is a potential for health problems.
Think of these dog grooming points as preventive health...
Dogs - Heroes Throughout Time
Dog Heroes: All Time Heroes
Everyday, people witness countless acts of heroism, big and
small. Heroes, too, come in different shapes and sizes, forms
and breeds, man and animals alike. Dolphins, seals, horses, cats
and whales are just a few...
Overview Of Different Breeds Of Dogs
There are over a hundred registered breed of dogs. Recognizing
the type of the dog is basically associated with its breed. A
purebred animal belongs to a documented and acknowledged group
of unmixed lineage. Before a breed of dog is recognized,...
Pitbulls Are There Different Types?
PitBulls
Are there different types of Pitbulls?
The answer to this question depends on who you ask. As most
people know that "Pit Bulls" were a breed developed for their
ability to fight. The basic breeds used in the breeding were...
Questions and Answers About Dogs
from David the Dogman
The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:
Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy spayed.
(Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the "just one litter...
Small Dogs Require Extra Care During the Holiday Season
The Holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. To keep it
that way for everyone, people with small dogs should take some
common-sense precautions. Especially now, when tiny dogs are
increasingly popular, families need to stay aware of...
You Should Teach Your Puppy Proper Chewing Behavior
As much as you may love your cute, new puppy, if she chews on everything in sight--including you--she will not be cute to you for very long. Puppies that are left to their own devices can destroy a home quickly. Just as training is required to...
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Doggy Travel Tips
If you are taken your good little doggy on a trip with you then consider the following!
Dogs on Planes
Most airlines will transport dogs either in the cargo hold or in the passenger cabin of the plane.
Summer time... Try to book early or late flights, when the temperature on the tarmac is less likely to shoot up and endanger your little guy's health. Plus, travel non-stop whenever possible.
However, some airlines won't let pets travel in the baggage hold during the summer in order to prevent doggy deaths.
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have an embargo on live animals in cargo between May 15 and September 15 of every year. Other airlines reserve the right to refuse to transport doggies at their discretion when the weather heats up.
Southwest Airlines has a strict no-dog or pet policy, so if you're flying with your furry friend, try another airline like Alaska! America West will not transport dogs or pets as baggage. If you want to fly with your good little doggy, it must qualify as a cabin pet. Arrange this early and don't even think about carrying on your PITBULL!
Expect to pay approx. $100 regardless of whether your dog rides with you or in the baggage compartment.
Airlines usually restrict the number of pets that can travel as carry-on luggage, so be sure to call as far ahead as possible to arrange for Fido's trip.
If your dog is traveling as cargo (that seems so rude to say!) penned up in a cage, you may have to drop Fido off at the airport's cargo facility, which almost always is in a separate part of the airport.
Your doggy must be at least eight weeks old, weaned and healthy, and bring their health certificates from a vet dated no more than 10 days prior to your departure date.
Car Travel
Before you jump into your SUV and venture across the country, get your pet used to travel by taking him for a few "test runs" around the neighborhood. Some doggies have sensitive tummies and can get canine car sickness! (Blah!)
Bring a copy of your pet's vaccination records, a health certificate showing that he is free of infectious diseases, and a separate rabies certificate. If there's any chance that you might put your pooch in a kennel, a Bordatella vaccination (to protect against kennel cough) is recommended.
Doggies have to pee too! Be kind and make a pit-stop every few hours for your sake and your pet's. Bring dog toys and other playful dog products and encourage your dog to get some exercise during your breaks. And it might be a good idea for you to
get some exercise too! Be careful and make sure your doggy has it's leash to his collar secured before hopping out of the car, no matter how safe the area may seem.
PLEASE...Don't leave your best doggy friend unattended in the car. Even with the window cracked, temperatures can climb to life-threatening levels in just a few minutes during the summer. It's called good little doggy abuse!
If your dog does need emergency care, call the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) at 800-252-2242 for the location of the nearest AAHA-certified veterinarian.
Finding a Hotel That Accepts Pets
For information on special resorts and hotels;Pet friendly places that pamper dogs as much as their owners, head to Travelocity.com or check out these publications: Pets Welcome: A Guide to Hotels, Inns, and Resorts That Welcome You and Your Pet, by Kathleen Devanna Fish and Robert Fish; and Travel With or Without Pets: 25,000 Pets-R-Permitted Accommodations, Petsitters, Kennels and More!, by M. E. Nelson.
When using Travelocity.com to research hotels, you'll see a list of icons indicating what amenities are available at each hotel. If the little dog icon is highlighted in blue, then the hotel will consider pets. Be sure to call the hotel in advance, however, to learn of any restrictions, deposits and rules that may apply.
During check-in, ask where your dog can and can't be walked. Also, in the event that Fido has an accident, get a run-down of the hotel's cleaning costs and damage fees in writing.
Be a courteous guest. Place a mat under your pet's food and water dishes in case of spills. And insist that your pet sleep on the floor with bedding brought from home--although it may be a different story at home, he does not belong on the hotel bed or furniture.
Don't leave your dog alone in your room, how would you like to go on a trip and be stuck in the room? Besides your good little doggy may turn into a naughty little doggy and may startle the maid, or worse, run amok in his unfamiliar surroundings. If you plan to take some time away from Fido, look for a hotel with pet-sitting services.
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