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.
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
Dog’s name: Starlet or Star When is your dog’s birthday? May Where did you get her? We got her from a breeder in Texas. Where did your pet travel from and to? Star traveled from Dallas, Texas to Bangkok, Thailand What was the reason for your move? My husband accepted a resident job in Bangkok. Describe your dog in five words. Star is feisty but with a sweet nature.
Everybody gets older every day and that includes your pet. Older pets have different needs than younger ones and here are a few things to take into consideration as your pet gets older. Depending on your pet’s size, health, nutrition, breed and some other factors, their approximate age in human years varies, the following charts published by the American Veterinary Medical Association can give you an estimate. Regular vet visits. If you’ve had
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
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
Follow this dog shipping to do list for an easier travel experience: Hire a pet shipping expert that can walk you through every step of your dog’s move. Buy a crate, we can customize crates to fit your dog’s needs. Make sure it is the right fit by measuring your dog, don’t just guess. Crate train your dog. The more comfortable your dog is in his crate the more comfortable your dog will be
Though most pets adjust really fast to new environments, there are certain behaviors that can be expected after shipping your pet. Behavioral changes like house soiling, signs of hunger at the wrong times, not wanting to be left alone (showing signs of separation anxiety), reacting to new sounds, etc. are all behaviors that can be expected from cats and dogs relocating. The way your pet reacts to their new environment can vary widely, depending on
Dog jet lag and cat jet lag really do exist! Most humans who have traveled across time zones can tell you that jet lag is harsh. Jet lag can make you wake up in the middle of the night, not allow you to fall asleep and can make you tremendously hungry at odd hours. Though our pets seem to have an easier time with jet lag, they will still experience a certain degree of these
Ever wonder how to store pet food? Storing dog and cat food can be a hassle. It should be kept sealed, in a cool, dry place, so not in the garage, unless yours is air conditioned! While a lot of people buy big bags to make it more cost effective, research has shown that though the “sell by” or “use by” dates are usually dated sometime in the next year, once the bag is open
We would like to warn our clients about pet scams. If someone has reached out to you claiming to be from Airpets International or claiming to have partnered with Airpets International in regards to selling puppies, it is a scam. Airpets International does NOT sell animals. LEARN MORE
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