http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-spring-pet-tips.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-spring-pet-tips.html#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:00:20 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=5588 The days are getting longer, we’ve put away our winter gear, and we’re getting geared up for the outdoorsy fun we’ll be having in the spring. But, as we prepare for spring, we have to keep our pets in mind. Season changes mean new things are in their environment and some stuff needs to be [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-spring-pet-tips.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keep-pets-safe-around-decorations.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keep-pets-safe-around-decorations.html#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:05 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6643 The holidays are here and this means lights, decorations, candles, trees, and many other festive items that make our homes a little brighter, warmer, and fun. It also means our pets are exposed to items that could be harmful to them. Holiday decorations come in many sizes, forms, and materials. The candles in our menorahs [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keep-pets-safe-around-decorations.html/feed 2 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keep-your-pet-safe-during-winter.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keep-your-pet-safe-during-winter.html#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:00:46 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6700 Winter is here! There’s icy patches on the street, frost on our cars in the mornings, and we need to wear mittens and scarves. We’ve pulled out the big warm blankets, winterized our automobiles, and have scarves and mittens next to our keys. What about our pets? Animals may be able to withstand the cold [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/keep-your-pet-safe-during-winter.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/swimming-safety-tips-for-pets.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/swimming-safety-tips-for-pets.html#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 16:10:55 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=7226 Warm weather and fun trips to the beach, dog parks, and hikes can mean more fun and exercise. Your dog might also want to swim. Before diving into the lakes, pools, and sea make sure your dog is prepared for it. Swimming pools can be dangerous for dogs because they may not be able to [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/swimming-safety-tips-for-pets.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/antifreeze-keep-pets-safe.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/antifreeze-keep-pets-safe.html#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:09:46 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6789 Winter weather can bring snow, ice, and sleet. This means we pull out the extra blankets, winter clothing, and chemicals to keep our cars from stalling and our sidewalks from becoming ice rinks. When using different chemicals and things to make our lives a little more manageable, keep in mind that we could accidentally be [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/antifreeze-keep-pets-safe.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/coyotes-raccoons-and-skunks-oh-my-unwanted-visitors-in-your-backyard.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/coyotes-raccoons-and-skunks-oh-my-unwanted-visitors-in-your-backyard.html#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:09:59 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6657 The return of winter in some suburbs and smaller cities has meant that some beloved pets have something to worry about other than the weather, wild animals who may hurt or kill them for food. In suburban areas in NJ and Indiana, there have been reports of animals missing, pets being killed in their yard, [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/coyotes-raccoons-and-skunks-oh-my-unwanted-visitors-in-your-backyard.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/community-pet-safety-take-action-to-protect-your-pets.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/community-pet-safety-take-action-to-protect-your-pets.html#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:51:52 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6135 You may live in an area where there is a neighborhood watch or a group of neighbors who come together to make sure the children in the area are safe. You may even have a group that patrols the downtown area of your town or city on the weekends to make sure people are not [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/community-pet-safety-take-action-to-protect-your-pets.html/feed 0