http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/no-more-bones-safe-chew-toys-for-dogs.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/no-more-bones-safe-chew-toys-for-dogs.html#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:13 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9314 As much as dogs seem to love chewing on bones, there are hidden dangers about letting them chomp and chomp on them. Even though many of us know that chicken bones are bad because of how they can splinter, we may believe that other types of bones are ok to give our pups, but all [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/no-more-bones-safe-chew-toys-for-dogs.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/the-6-signs-of-dog-health.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/the-6-signs-of-dog-health.html#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:20 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9235 Your dog may not always tell you when she feels a little bloated, has dry skin, or feels nauseasous. It’s not always easy to read your pet’s well-being. There are signs of illness such as lethargy, excessive drooling, appetite changes, or energy level differences but we see our pets everyday and a gradual decrease isn’t [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/the-6-signs-of-dog-health.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/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/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/best-cities-for-dog-friendly-dining.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/best-cities-for-dog-friendly-dining.html#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:47 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9129 In August of 2012, Men’s Health Magazine, released an article about the most dog friendly and least dog friendly. The top 4 friendly dog cities are: Portland, OR Colorado Springs, CO Wilmington, DE Seattle, WA Aside from the fact that each of these cities have a plethora of pet-related services (such as dog daycares, veterinarians, [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/best-cities-for-dog-friendly-dining.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/life-lessons-we-learn-from-traveling-with-dogs.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/life-lessons-we-learn-from-traveling-with-dogs.html#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:00:49 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=9003 When I ask my friends what they want most out of a vacation, their answers always are “fun” and “relaxation.” When I ask myself what I want out of a vacation, my answers are those and the excitement of seeing something I’ve never seen before. You know what? That’s what dogs like. They like exploring [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/life-lessons-we-learn-from-traveling-with-dogs.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/brrrrr-dog-tips-for-winter.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/brrrrr-dog-tips-for-winter.html#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:15:58 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4923 Winter can be a lot of fun for your dog and you but it can also be stressful on their bodies. Some dogs love the cold and playing in snow while others shiver and can’t stand to go outside. As the temperatures drop and snow storms, freezing rain, and icy sidewalks start to appear, there [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/brrrrr-dog-tips-for-winter.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/national-pet-dental-month-keep-those-fangs-shiny.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/national-pet-dental-month-keep-those-fangs-shiny.html#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:00:42 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=2109 February is National Pet Dental Month. The American Veterinarians Medical Association is working in conjunction with several clinics and companies around the country to educate and promote dental health to pet owners. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 pet owners make sure their pet’s teeth are cared for and brush them on a [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/national-pet-dental-month-keep-those-fangs-shiny.html/feed 1