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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 Definitive Guide To Wireless Dog Fences

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Wireless dog fences allow you to keep your canine safe and secure, without having to lock them in a cage or building a physical fence. What are the best wireless dog fences? But do they actually work? Are they even humane?

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If you’re a dog parent, you only want the best for your dogs, including their safety. Dogs can sometimes runoff from the yard seemingly oblivious of the consequences, leaving you to worry and fret about their safety.

This can be a real problem if your family compound is too large or if your home is near a busy road and you haven’t installed a fence. Fortunately, with a well-installed wireless dog fence, you can ensure your pet stays within predetermined parameters without needing to install a physical fence.    

The idea of something happening to your beloved dog is not what you would like to experience. However, while you can easily keep it locked all day, that option isn’t the best. Dogs need to play and they require exercise. Wireless dog fences allow you to keep your canine safe and secure, without having to lock them in a cage or having to build a physical fence.

Wireless dog fences are entirely invisible, allowing your dog to run around but within the set boundaries. 

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The Dog Owner’s Free Guide To The Best Dog Backpacks

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Dog backpacks provide a comfortable and convenient way of carrying your dog’s accessories during outdoor adventures.

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Hiking is one of the best ways of enjoying the outdoors. Whether it’s just a stroll, short walk, long hike, or strenuous workout, exploring the outdoors is a fantastic way to spend your day. What makes it even more fun is enjoying it alongside your furry friend.

However, the main challenge that comes with adventuring with a four-legged friend is carrying their supplies. It can be quite challenging when planning how to carry the extra gear your dog needs, as well as your supplies for the hike. This is where a good dog backpack comes into play.

Dog backpacks provide a comfortable and convenient way of carrying your dog’s accessories during outdoor adventures. Also, if you wish to share and spend time with your canine but are limited by their old injuries or stamina, you’ll want to consider a dog carrier to offload some of the weight.

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Your Free Guide To The Best Dog Food For Allergies

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Although not usually life threatening, allergies in dogs do cause great discomfort to the dogs as well as a lot of anxiety to pet parents.

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Are you a dog parent? Want to know the best dog food for allergies? You’re in the right place. And in a moment, we will show you everything you need to know about dog allergies!

But first, would you be surprised if I told you that dog allergies and food intolerances in dogs may not be as common as people think?

That’s right!

Food allergies affect just 0.2 percent of dogs and 0.1 percent of cats, according to the most up to date State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital. The Banfield research team analyzed data from over 2.5 million dogs and 500,000 cats across Banfield hospitals for the groundbreaking research.

The study focused on the prevalence of various allergic conditions in pets in the U.S. and found the following:

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First Pet Food Recalls of 2021 – FDA Issues Pet Food Alert After 28 Dogs Reported Dead

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There couldn’t have been a worse start to 2021 for pet parents. In what is thought to be the first pet food recalls 2021, at least 28 dogs have died and eight others have fallen ill from toxin reportedly found in certain dog foods.

The food containing the toxin has been identified as certain Sportmix products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods. The products have been voluntarily recalled Midwestern Pet Foods.

In a statement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said they and the Missouri Department of Agriculture are working with the manufacturer to determine whether more products contain high levels of the toxin. The FDA said the investigation is ongoing and the “scope of the recall may expand as new information becomes available.”

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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 Puppy?

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There are many factors that go into deciding the “perfect” age to bring home your new puppy.

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Want to adopt a puppy? There are many factors that go into deciding the “perfect” age to bring home your new puppy. And to muddle the waters, opinions on the best age to adopt a dog vary too!

However, here is something most veterinarians and breeders seem to agree on. 7 to 8 weeks of age is the prime time for a puppy to meet its new family.

But first.

You need to pick the right pet. That’s right!

Before adopting a new pet, make sure that it is the right one for you and your family. Do some prior research about the specific needs of the animal before you make that move.

Don’t just get a puppy. You owe it to yourself and your pet to make sure you’re a right fit…for each other!

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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.

Ouch 🙁

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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