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The Pet Guardian’s Guide To The Most Pet Friendly Airlines. Plus Our Leaderboard Of The 10 Most Pet Friendly Airlines

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With over five million pets and other live animals transported by air every year around the world, is your favorite airline on our list of the 10 most pet friendly airlines?

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Most pet parents need to travel with their pets by air. With so many commercial airlines out there, what are the most pet friendly airlines?

In a moment, we will unpack the phrase “pet friendly”.

But first, pet travel is huge!

Over 2 million pets and other live animals are transported by air every year in the United States. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. And with an estimated 53% of travelers taking holidays with their pets, we can safely guesstimate that well over 5 million pets travel by air around the world every year. A humongous number, whichever way you look at it!

Although governments impose restrictions on transporting live animals, every airline has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well being of any animal they ship. Because of this, each airline has policies for the safety and well being of any animals they transport.

Now back to what we mean by “pet friendly” airlines.

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The Cat Parent’s Guide To Outdoor Cat Enclosures

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Sometimes referred to as “catios,” outdoor cat enclosures offer the best of both worlds.

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If you’re a cat parent, there’s no doubt about it – you love your cat. You want what’s best for your little furry friend, and you want him or her to be as happy as possible all of the time.

You may find yourself thinking about letting your cat explore the great outdoors. After all, cats are tiny, domesticated wild animals, and all the wild cats you know of enjoy being outside. 

However, letting your cat outdoors may not always be wise. It’s unsafe for local wildlife, and it’s not safe for your cat, either.

That’s why so many cat parents are exploring the idea and concept of outdoor cat enclosures these days.

Sometimes referred to as “catios,” outdoor cat enclosures offer the best of both worlds. With an outdoor cat enclosure, your cat can enjoy the weather, the fresh air, and all of the exciting goings-on that occur outside your home while staying completely safe at all times.

After reading this informative post, you’ll be convinced that this is the way to go, and you’ll be ready to get started on creating your own.

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Does Your Cat Need a Whisker Relief Bowl?

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Both whisker fatigue and whisker stress are easily avoidable.

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As a doting cat mom or dad, you might’ve heard the terms ‘whisker fatigue’ or ‘whisker stress’ from feline experts at some point. But what do they actually mean? And perhaps, most importunately, how do they affect your precious cat, and what can you do about it?

However, before I tell you everything there’s is to know about whisker fatigue and whisker stress, here’s a quick question for you.

Do you think minuscule mustache-like hair is so crucial that it can cause a medical condition?

Well, the short answer is yes. However, the condition is neither widely known nor severe. You can address the problem simply by getting a whisker relief bowl for your cat.

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Ask The Vet: Everything About Sedating Cats For Travel

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We ask the Vet: “Apart from sedating for surgery, should we be sedating cats at all? And are there any viable alternatives to sedation for travel?”

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Should you? Shouldn’t you?

In this day and age, should we even be sedating cats for travel? I bet you wouldn’t want to be sedated for any kind of travel, so why should your beloved cat?

But then, what if it’s actually in the best interests of the cat to be sedated?

As an animal rights campaigner, those are the issues at the forefront of my mind as I write this article.

Although the focus of this article is everything relating to sedating cats for travel, I’m tempted to ask, “apart from sedating for surgery, should we be sedating cats at all?” Are there any viable alternatives to sedation?

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The Amazing Benefits of Pets for Human Health

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The bond between humans and their pets has been known to increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their human owners.

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Numerous studies have shown the amazing benefits of pets for human health. This is hardly surprising, as the bond between humans and their pets has been known to increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their human owners.

In this article, we will look at some of the amazing benefits of pets for human health.

Is owning a pet important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some of the health benefits of having a pet include:

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What’s the Best Age to Adopt a Kitten?

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What’s the best age to adopt a kitten and bring home your little bundle of delight?

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With those big eyes and playful paws, kittens are irresistibly adorable tiny bundles of joy. And one thing’s for sure. Once one of these furry little balls of energy enters your life, things will never be the same again!

What’s more, it is always an absolute delight to watch them mature and grow up. Which brings me to the all important question: What’s the best age to adopt a kitten and bring home your little bundle of delight?

But first, a note of caution.

What we sometimes don’t realize, is that cute as it is, a kitten can be a lot of hard work. Kittens don’t come with an off-switch. At least not yet! And just like tiny babies, kittens need looking after.

At the very least, you will need to give kittens four feeds a day, and provide them with constant entertainment. And oh did I mention countless litter changes?

So, what’s the best age to adopt a kitten and bring home your irresistible bundle of joy?

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The Best Age to Neuter a Male Kitten

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Understanding why and when to neuter a male kitten.

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Is there a right age to neuter a male kitten? In order to prevent unwanted pregnancies, it’s recommended that cats are neutered at around four months old, after they have completed their primary vaccinations.

Some vets still recommend spaying at five or six months and it’s quite safe to neuter older cats.

But first, should we even neuter kittens at all?

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As Simple As ABC – How To Practice Good Pet Hygiene

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Good pet hygiene is crucial, not least because more than 6 out of 10 infectious diseases are zoonotic i.e. they pass from animals to humans.

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Good pet hygiene is not just the latest fad for pet parents. It is much more. As a responsible pet parent, you should practice good pet hygiene not just for your pet, but perhaps more importantly, for the safety and wellbeing of everyone who comes in contact with your pet.

And there are good reasons why.

Animals are known to carry and spread stomach bugs like salmonella. Our beloved pets can infect us humans with parasites, fungal infections and other diseases. In fact, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 6 out of 10 infectious diseases are zoonotic i.e. these diseases pass from animals to humans.

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In a moment, we will look at how to stay healthy around pets. We will also consider some good pet hygiene tips every responsible pet parent should follow.

But first, how pet hygienic are you?

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