Pet News & Resources

There are many things you can know and do to ensure your pet’s move is as stress-free as possible. We’re here to provide the latest pet news and the best resources to help you get ahead of the curve and set up your travel plans today.

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Dog Shipping

Lushy’s Travels to South Africa

This sweet dog, Lushy, recently traveled to South Africa! She is so happy to be spending all of her time outdoors and exploring new places. Her mom describes Lushy as her best friend, companion, and her protector. The best part of all is that she gets to have her “first times” with Lushy in a very new place for both of them. Lushy’s mom describes her experience with Airpets International as fantastic and as smooth

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Dog Shipping

Air Transportation With Snub Nosed Breeds

Formally known as brachycephalic breeds, snub nosed dogs are breeds that have a shorter than normal snouth. Pugs, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Pit Bull Terriers, Chow Chows and Boxers are some of the most common examples.  Although their unusual noses are their cutest feature, it’s also their most dangerous characteristic.  Their compressed sinuses make it harder for them to breathe on a regular basis, as well as it takes them longer to cool down

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Cat Travel

10 Things to Consider when “Shipping” Your Pet

As pet parents ourselves, we understand that selecting a pet transportation expert you can trust with your pet’s journey is a big decision. While we hope we have the privilege of helping you ensure your pet’s trip is a success, we’d like to provide a list of 10 things to consider. This way, whatever you decide, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you were well informed when you made this important decision. 1. Has someone

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Dogs

Exercising Your Dog’s Brain

Exercise is essential for keeping every part of the body healthy and happy—for humans and for dogs alike. And this includes exercising the brain! You may be taking your furry friend for lots of walks, but what are you doing to keep your pup’s brain in great shape? Let’s take a look at some fun, brain-stimulating activities that you can add to your canine companion’s daily routine. 
Training or teaching your pup new tricks is

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Dogs

Keeping Your Furry Friend Warm and Cozy

You’ve heard the saying before: If you’re cold, your pet is cold, too! So, just like you bundle yourself up for the winter and spend more time indoors when it’s too frigid, it’s important to take precautions to keep your pet nice and toasty on the coldest days of the year. Why Does It Matter? Like people, dogs are susceptible to the dangers that come with too much exposure to cold weather. And very young

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Dog Travel

The Top 5 Dog-Friendly Cities in International

The holidays may be over but spring break is approaching quickly. Check out our list of the top dog-friendly cities in America so that your pet can have as much of a vacation as you. 1. Chicago, IL The Windy City is home to some 600 dog parks and is easily accessed through its many sidewalks like The 606, an elevated walkway exclusively for pedestrians and bikers like you. Not to mention, the Chicago White

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Cat Blogs

Warm Winter Treats for Your Furry Friends

Winter is the perfect time for cuddling up with your warm furry friend and some warm tasty treats! Obviously, sharing fresh baked cookies or hot chocolate with your pup is out of the question. So, let’s look at some recipes for tasty warm treats that you can share with your pet: Dog-Friendly Cookies Get the treat fun flowing with some doggy cookies! Nothing beats oven-fresh cookies, but make sure that you let these tasty treats

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2019 Chicago IPATA Conference Recap

The IPATA Conference (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association) is always one of our favorite events of the year! The 2019 conference was held in Chicago, so we packed our bags and flew to the windy city. We had a great time strengthening relationships with our partners and colleagues around the world, including Heathrow ARC, Dogtainers Australia, Bliss Italy, PBS UK, and many other IPATA members.  Insightful Facts and Key Takeaways A big topic of

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Cat Travel

Pre-Flight Checklist For Your Pet

Flying your pet in the cargo is a breeze when you’re well-prepared and informed! Use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need for the purr-fect trip: Checklist and Reminders for your Pet’s Flight in the Cargo: –All necessary vaccinations and documentation –ID tags –Pet license –Ensure your pet is microchipped – IATA compliant crate – your pet should be able to sit, stand and turn around comfortably, and there should be at

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Dogs

Keep Your Pet Calm and Carry On

Summer is around the corner, and it’s bringing fireworks and thunderstorms with it. Do you know what you need to do to keep your pet calm during this season of celebrations and scary noises? Check Your Calm Before the Storm During a summer storm, the first thing you can do to keep your furry friend calm is to reflect on your own state of mind and behavior. Dogs and cats are intuitive animals and are

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