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.
Many of us have read a lot about what to feed and not feed our dogs. The more we read the more our options widen. Many dog owners have spent hours pouring over labels at the pet food store. They are looking for an animal protein as the first ingredient and making sure the food is not packed with fillers like corn or other grains that can be hard for our dogs to digest. If
Meet Tex, the lovable and playful canine companion who embarked on a remarkable journey from the scenic landscapes of South Africa to find his forever home in Hawkins, Texas. Tex, a 100-pound lap dog with a heart as vast as his size, has brought boundless joy to the Hawkins household. Tex’s story began in White River, South Africa, where he was acquired locally, adding an international flair to his tale. His journey across continents brought
Ensure smooth pet travel with a Pet Passport! Do you wonder if your furry friend needs a pet passport to travel? Pet passports are a must for journeys within the European Union, and some non-EU countries may also mandate or issue one. While many nations prefer a health certificate over a pet passport, having this official document becomes crucial for seamless cross-border travel within Europe. The European Union comprises countries such as Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Lady Bird and Lyndon, the dynamic duo of the canine world, embarked on a new adventure last month as their military family made the bold move to Germany, trading the Texan heat for the scenic beauty of the European landscape. This cross-continental journey, prompted by the United States Army, brought about a myriad of changes for the furry companions, and their mom shares some delightful insights into their lives abroad. One of the first things
Ventral is a Red river hog who moved from his home in the Oklahoma City Zoo to London Zoo. Our team of pet travel experts assisted in his move. We met Oklahoma City Zoo staff at the airport. Then took Ventral (the hog) to meet with fish and wildlife to arrange for his travel to London. Where Is The Red River Hog From? Red river hogs, like Ventral are originally from Africa and are found
Legs twitching, muffled barking and growling, quivering, teeth chattering, nose and eyes moving are all signs of a dog dreaming. Dogs dream quite similarly to humans. “During sleep the brain wave patterns of dogs are similar to that of people, and go through the same stages of electrical activity observed in humans, all of which is consistent with the idea that dogs are dreaming.” Observe your pup as she starts to doze off. As your dog’s
Many colleges within the United States allow pets in their dorms. So you will need to know about shipping your college pet. Knowing the basics of pet travel can be very helpful and professional pet shippers can arrange every detail of your pet’s relocation to and from college. Most of the pets allowed are small, though some campuses will allow dogs and cats. But since we usually talk mostly about dogs and cats, lets find
Hade & Garfield: pets move to Germany Hade and Garfield moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alsbach- Hahnlein, Germany. Planning started months before their flight, they were both microchipped and received vaccinations to be allowed in the European Union. Our ground transport team picked these two up in Oklahoma and drove them in our climate controlled vehicle to our pet resort in Hurst, Texas. They spent the night with many other furry friends before taking off
Is Flying a dog safe? Here at Airpets International, we receive many inquiries as to whether flying a dog is safe. Many people are misinformed and lack all the facts about flying a dog. Professional pet shippers, airlines and veterinarians alike have done extensive research about the safety of flying a dog in a commercial airplane. This is why there are so many restrictions in place for flying dogs, including seasonal bans, crate size requirements,
We talk a lot about the importance of hiring a professional pet shipper when you are moving with one pet, and this is even more so when you are travelling with multiple pets. One reason for this is that airlines don’t allow more than one pet (in cabin) per passenger. And even if you can find someone to travel with you airlines only allow one pet in first class and one in the main cabin.
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