http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-sick-or-injured-while-traveling.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-sick-or-injured-while-traveling.html#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:11 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9217 Taking the entire family on vacation can be awesome but it also takes a lot of planning. Planning and prepping can help a lot and keep rough or scary situations within a realm of being ok. As you check to make sure you have your AAA card, phone numbers of your doctors and kid’s doctors, [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-sick-or-injured-while-traveling.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/create-a-pet-friendly-garden.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/create-a-pet-friendly-garden.html#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:45 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9163 Spring is here! It’s time to put away those winter gloves and pull out the lighter jackets. The days are longer and your garden is awaiting your green thumb. But what to plant? What is safe for your pets to be near? What is safe for the local critters who run through your yard like [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/create-a-pet-friendly-garden.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/harmful-household-plants-to-pets.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/harmful-household-plants-to-pets.html#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6614 Our pets sometimes do things that we wish they didn’t like sit on the table, scratch the doors, or chew on electrical cords. They use their sense of smell, touch, and taste to learn about the world around them and it can sometimes get them in trouble, especially when it comes to plants. Ingesting even [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/harmful-household-plants-to-pets.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/what-to-do-when-you-cant-take-your-pet-on-vacation.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/what-to-do-when-you-cant-take-your-pet-on-vacation.html#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 23:00:18 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9238 Going away for the holidays? If your pets have to stay behind, it can be very stressful for them. What you choose to do with your pet can mean the difference in a stressed pet and one who has a wonderful time. It can also mean the difference between a stressed out you as you [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/what-to-do-when-you-cant-take-your-pet-on-vacation.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/more-spring-pet-tips.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/more-spring-pet-tips.html#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:21 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=7060 Spring is here! The warmer weather means that you and your pets will be spending more time outside. Maybe you’ll start taking those long evening walks again or heading to the dog park on the weekends. You may even start hiking through your local preserve or parks. Or you two may simply hang out in [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/more-spring-pet-tips.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-car-sickness-motion-sickness-warning-signs-prevention-tips.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-car-sickness-motion-sickness-warning-signs-prevention-tips.html#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:00:21 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9177 You did it! The pet-friendly hotels are booked, the trip is planned, and your car has been packed with enough supplies to keep your pet happy, fed, and feel like it’s a home away from home. Hooray! A trip with your pet and you’re both excited. Everything has been taken care of except maybe one [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-car-sickness-motion-sickness-warning-signs-prevention-tips.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keeping-yards-and-dogs-safe-this-spring.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keeping-yards-and-dogs-safe-this-spring.html#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:00:10 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=2958 Now that the weather is getting warmer and trees and flowers are starting to bloom it means that you and your pet will spend more time outside. You’ll have to start mowing the lawn weekly,and using fertilizers and weed killers to keep your lawn healthy. But what about Fido? Some commercial formulas are poisonous to [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keeping-yards-and-dogs-safe-this-spring.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/6-things-to-train-your-dog-to-do-before-you-travel.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/6-things-to-train-your-dog-to-do-before-you-travel.html#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:00:58 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9081 Taking our dogs on trips can be fun and a great bonding experience. It stimulates their minds and senses when they get to explore new environments and we don’t have to worry that they are sad or confused in a boarding facility. But, your dog should know a few basic commands and be well-mannered when [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/6-things-to-train-your-dog-to-do-before-you-travel.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/its-spring-5-tips-for-dog-owners.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/its-spring-5-tips-for-dog-owners.html#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:00:48 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=7047 Spring has arrived! If you’re like me you’re loving the sunnier days but also sneezing your brains out. Now is the time to clean that overcrowded garage, get the gardening tools out, and make more time for playing outside with your dog. 5 Tips to Get Ready for Spring Schedule a vet check – It’s [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/its-spring-5-tips-for-dog-owners.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/5-reasons-not-to-give-a-rabbit-as-an-easter-present.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/5-reasons-not-to-give-a-rabbit-as-an-easter-present.html#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:42 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9114 While the roots of Easter are religious, the Easter Bunny has become a widely known symbol of the holiday. He is believed to bring candy and small gifts to children or, traditionally, Easter eggs. Similar to Santa Claus, children anticipate an Easter basket full of good yummy treats and maybe some fun presents. Children also [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/5-reasons-not-to-give-a-rabbit-as-an-easter-present.html/feed 0