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Air travel with pets is no joke!

Take careful precautions for safe air travel with your pet.
Take careful precautions for safe air travel with your pet.

Traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and the four-legged members of your family. But with thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.

The ASPCA urges pet owners to think twice about flying their pets on commercial airlines, especially if they plan on checking them in as cargo. Unless your animal is small enough to fit under your seat and you can bring him or her in the cabin, the ASPCA recommends pet owners to not fly their animal.

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Ten myths about your pet

Ten myths about your pet
Your pet: the truth may surprise you!

Here are some common misconceptions about dogs and cats, courtesy of onlynaturalpet.com . . .

1. A warm or dry nose means a sick dog

Regular fluctuations in the temperature and moisture of a dog’s nose are normal. Canine distemper used to be a prevalent virus which caused a thickening of the nose and foot pads. A cold, wet nose indicated the dog didn’t have distemper. Today distemper is uncommon due to vaccinations.

2. All cats are loners

Many cats love company and spending time with their humans. It’s not unusual for a cat to follow you around and try to ‘help’ with whatever chores you’re doing – from typing emails to wrapping packages.

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