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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

By Pedro Okoro // Updated: February 22, 2022 13 Comments

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?

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

By Pedro Okoro // Updated: February 16, 2021 1 Comment

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?

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

By Pete Hudson-Smith // Updated: February 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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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The Cat Parent’s Guide To Outdoor Cat Enclosures

By Pedro Okoro // Updated: February 16, 2021 1 Comment

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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Your Free Guide To The Best Dog Food For Allergies

By Pedro Okoro // Updated: February 16, 2021 1 Comment

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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Does Your Cat Need a Whisker Relief Bowl?

By Clara Lou, Contributor // Updated: February 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

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

By Pedro Okoro // Updated: February 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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

By Pete Hudson-Smith // Updated: February 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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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