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1. Preparation: Don’t wait for the last minute! When you put it all together at the last minute that creates more anxiety and tension for your dog as well as you! When you are prepared your dog will have a more normal experience. If you planning to make hotel reservations there many pet-friendly hotels to choose from.
2. Car Safety: Items to consider having depending on your pet’s size and ability to ride in the car staying safe for both them, passengers and you: Pet Carriers, Car Barriers, Car Seats, Car Seat Belts. If you need to order any item on line, make sure you do it in plenty of time. If you are planning on going to a local pet store, again do it in plenty of time…for if they don’t have it and your pressing the clock, the anxiety is already high and you haven’t even left for your trip!

3. Take a long walk before driving off! A recently exercised dog will be in a more relaxed state during any long trip.

4. If your pet needs extra calming, instead of drugs from your pet’s vet, you may want to consider Lavender Scent. Any health food store has that and will not make him/her disoriented or feel uncertain during the trip.

5. Make sure your dog has access to water – enough to keep hydrated but not full. Bottled water is perfect. If you need feeders there are many to choose from that are effective and very low cost.

6. Don’t forget to bring your dog’s food, favorite toy and blanket to keep them happy and balanced.

7. Make sure your dog has clear and effective identification. Be sure that the identification has your contact information while you are still away from home.

8. Put together a doggy first aid kit for the trip. If you are not sure what that may include it’s best to call your vet for he or she knows your dog!

9. Always use a leash and stay with your pet at all times. Dogs are very curious and in new places may try to run off and explore. If you have trouble walking your dog any time you may want to consider mastering how to control your dog. If you need help in this area of controlling your dog in public feel free to email TravelinPaws and we can give you additional information.

10. Never ever leave your dog or any other pet or child in a hot car even if you roll the windows down. A car in the sun can reach temperatures of near 200 degrees causing heat stroke and even death to pets & humans left in them.

11. Never leave your dog alone and unattended in his or her carrier. Unfortunately kidnapping of your dog is a very real possibility. You may want to consider a GPS system to ensure your pet’s safety.

12. Ensure your dog has the chance to potty every few hours. We have noticed when the owner is calm and relaxed throughout the trip (and that includes the preparation!) the dog will also maintain a calmness. It is common in unfamiliar places like this your dog’s regular potty schedule will be interrupted and you don’t want any embarrassing issues. If traveling to a theme park check with employees about places setup for your dog to potty in. Most will have areas around the park for you to use.

13. Take a break every hour. This will allow them to not only relieve themselves but keep the circulation on all vital organs. Plus, they will learn by smell that they are going to a different environment. It is important for a dog to experience the different temperatures, smells, and feelings that come with a new environment. This will help make them feel that they are part of the process of moving to a new area. Once the sun goes down, you can go eight hours non-stop!

14. Once you arrive at your hotel, or family/friends home, take your dog for a walk! If you are not sure where to go, ask the pet friendly hotel.

If you are driving to the beach:

1. Know the local laws. Not all beaches allow dogs! If they do, make sure you know if you have to keep them on a leash at all times or not.

2. Sunscreen: it’s not just for people. Pups need protection too! Talk with your veterinarian about protective goggles and canine sunblock.

3. Protect your dog from fleas. Sand fleas are abundant!

4. Get a Condition Check on the weather and ocean tides, undercurrents and Sea lice, jellyfish. All of these factors can pose just as much of a threat to dogs as they do to humans. Before you let your dog roam, verify with a lifeguard that the environment is safe.

5. Never let your dog drink the ocean Salt /bay / or lake water! Keep your dog hydrated with fresh water. Salt water can make them sick. Please watch for signs of dehydration. You may be use to being out in the sun and water, but your dog may not. Watch for signs. Sand and heat can make a normal exercise routine more strenuous. Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, call your dog back to rest in a shady spot.

6. Watch them at all times, for you don’t want them to eat things that wash ashore, like dead fish, fishing lines, plant life.

7. Be prepard to pick up after your dog! Keep the water and beach area clean for others. Respect goes both ways and it is noticed.

8. When you and your dog are done for the day give him/her a bath with fresh water. Find out if the beach has an area to do exactly that before going back to the car or hotel. If not, find out from the hotel where the best place is. The chemicals and sea water can be harmful to your dogs coat and general well being.

These pet safety tips will help you and your best friend in having a safer, happy and balanced trip. Just remember to stay calm and positive with your dog and everyone will benefit. Stay safe and have an awesome trip!

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There are many plans for doghouses available on the net, and you can download them and use them to build one for your pet. There are custom doghouses and specially insulated ones for very cold weather and there are special dimensions and suggestions offered, which you can vary according to the size of your dog. Most of the time, the plan includes construction details, materials lists and even photos.

As per the norms of the American Humane Society, the height of a doghouse is the height of the dog plus nine inches. Similarly the length is an added eighteen inches to the length of the dog and for the width you need to add twelve inches to the dog’s length.

Step by step instructions are provided in the free doghouse plans, and even a beginner DIYer can follow them using common household tools. There are different plans for building a doghouse in the garden and inside the house. After all it has to be made into a cozy retreat for your pet, so that it likes to live and sleep in its kennel when it is resting.

The material used is wood, but it is of different types for the floor, the roof and the exterior. For the floor and the roof rough-sawn treated pine is recommended. For the framing you can use untreated pine and pressure-treated pine for the under floor skids. The walls can be made of plywood.

Pressure treated timber should not be put on any parts of the doghouse, which the dog can chew. It can be toxic, because it contains preservatives. Hence the pressure treated timber is put on the roof, floor and skids. The parts which are likely to be gnawed by the dog are the walls and the inside framing, and these should therefore be made of untreated timber.

If your dog is in the habit of chewing and gnawing everything around it, then untreated timber can be used for the entire doghouse. But untreated timber when exposed to weather might not last long; hence it should be well sealed and painted, so that it does not absorb moisture.

The same treatment should be given to the exterior plywood, because if it is not pressure treated, it will not be moisture-resistant. Special care should be taken about the painting, so it is best to use Wood Primer, Enamel Undercoat and Super Gloss Enamel. This prevents it from becoming toxic and does not allow water to seep in and rot.

Insulated doghouses are common in cold countries, if you want to have a proper outdoor doghouse. If the size is right and the dog is in the habit of living outdoors, this could be an ideal solution.

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A pet dog or a pet cat is considered a family member. Also, a pet dog is a source of companionship to many people, who live alone. Pet Clothing is therefore considered a necessity for most pets, as pet owners consider coats, sweaters and shoes imperative for cold weather. But fashion has taken the first place now, and there are boutiques and shops selling pet clothing keeping in mind the latest trends in the market.

The dog is the popular pet and pet lovers like to shop for expensive and exclusive dog clothes, jewelry, dresses and accessories. The pet is today pampered by the whole family and they enjoy dressing it up, not only to keep it warm and comfortable, but also to have some fun. Shopping for the new canine relative has been on the rise in America, and the trend is increasing.

The designer pet fashion industry has become a lifestyle for today’s pets. The quality of the clothing and the merchandise offered is of the highest quality, because the prices are high too. There is a large variety of clothing available, and you can browse through several sites on the net to find something suitable and comfortable for your four-legged friend.

Machine-knitted and hand-crocheted sweaters are the new trend with pet clothing. The material is acrylic and keeps the pet warm in winter and gives a fashionable look. There is attractive clothing for dogs like dog booties, stylish bandanas, doggie tee shirts which are easily available. In any case the clothing should not be heavy and the pet should enjoy it.

When any clothing is ordered in any pet clothes shop, it is generally customized. So the clothing has to be made to fit your pet, taking into account its weight, height and length. There are no standard sizes because pets belonging to the same breed may differ. On the other hand, the same pet clothing can fit pets of different breeds which have the same weight.

For the small dog breeds like the Chihuahuas, terriers, dachshunds and poodles the demand nowadays is for vests, raincoats, loungewear, tops and jackets. But some like to dress their dog in formal wear or lounge wear. There are long lists of suppliers who specialize in making clothes for tiny dogs, and there are others who can turn out the most fashionable clothes for big dogs. So, no matter whatever the size, the latest fashion will always be available for your pet.

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A pet dog is a loyal animal and is a source of companionship, protection and love to the family where it belongs. Dog clothes have become very popular today, especially for the people who have dogs as their constant companions. Dog-owners have no inhibitions about investing money for dog clothing, because dressing up the dog can be fun and is also considered fashionable.

Designer dog clothing has become a fashion and the industry is growing phenomenally, because dog clothing is considered not only a luxury, but a necessity. If you live in a city where the temperatures dip, the dog actually needs sweaters, coats and t-shirts. It even requires shoes and boots for long walks, or for running around in the garden.

Dog clothing can be bought and ordered from many ‘Department Stores’ on the net. You can get designer dog clothing, which has ‘hand-made’ designer clothes, or dog swim wear, puppy attire, dog vests, holiday dog clothing for any size that you are looking for. These shops offer sales according to the festive season, like costumes for Halloween. There are robes, coats, jackets and even dog eyewear for all seasons.

Many dog clothing designers make their own sizing scales for their individual clothing lines. Most of the fancy and expensive designer dog clothing is of excellent quality and there is a massive array of designs. But there are reasonably priced clothes too, and clothes to fit any dog size.

The most important factor for any dog clothing is its practicability. Of course the clothes are fashionable, but the clothes have to fit well and hence they have to be specially tailored for each pet. Dog clothing should be easy to wear, that is, easy to put on and take off. The dog should feel comfortable wearing it, even when it is pursuing its regular activities.

The fashionable boutiques selling dog clothing, especially made by designers, offer unique selections of dog accessories to match the dog clothing. Pets have become a glamour factor today, and they can be dressed up in dog wedding apparel, hats, and jewelry and designer shoes. The boutiques also sell diapers for dogs and life jackets too.

That is why the offers available range from “creature comforts” like dog sweaters, dog coats, dog pajamas to fashionable dog clothing like tanks, dog formal dresses and dog costumes for special occasions. The demand for dog clothing is rising, so the industry has good prospects.

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Cat Furniture for Scratching, Climbing and Sleeping

Cat furniture includes cat houses, cat dogs and beds, cat trees and cat towers. Cats are active animals and their favorite activity is to watch the world from a high position. Besides, they have an instinctive need to scratch all the time, so there are cat scratching posts also available for this purpose.

Because of their scratching habit it is best to provide them with a scratching post and teach them to use it. Otherwise they will scratch and claw furniture, doors or any other objects in the house. There are cat scratching posts available in different styles and sizes. Most of the posts are made of solid wood, and then covered with special carpets. Some have a sisal covering and this is machine wrapped and glued tightly to the wood.

Some cats like to scratch only when they are outside. But for cats that are indoors most of the time, they need some furniture for climbing and playing as well. For this purpose there are cat gyms, cat trees, cat condos and other cat tree furniture which can be put inside the house. The cats then get enough space to lounge, sleep and play at their own leisure.

All furniture is available in various colors, sizes and designs. First of all the size of the cat needs to be considered and then the space in the house. If the house has a balcony, the furniture can be put there as well. There are cat gyms and kitty gyms, towers with special toys attached to them and sometimes there is a combination of scratching posts and towers.

The cat condos and kitty condos even come in one, two or three storey structures. Some offer funny cat playgrounds, which have tabular boxes and the cats can hide and jump around them. There are cute steps available too, which come in different widths and number of steps. Such pet stairs suitable for cats and kittens of all sizes, and they are especially a favorite of the small cats, because it helps them to reach their favorite places easily.

There is a large collection of cat houses available as well. There are indoor cat houses and outdoor cat houses. The outdoor houses are made from kiln dried wood, because they are subjected to the harsh temperature changes outside. But the indoor ones are cozy and soft. They are often made of soft synthetic fabric outside and soft synthetic material inside. After all it is the most comfortable sleeping place for your favorite pet and it should be warm and secure.

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Dog toys are a very important part of pet accessories. Most of the companies who manufacture dog toys claim to make indestructible toys, where the quality is guaranteed. There are indeed many unique dog toys available now, they can simply be ordered through the internet from anywhere in the world.

Amongst the dog toys which are featured, the ball is the most common and basic toy.
Chew toys for dogs is also popular, so that the dog can be kept busy with something to chew. Most of these chew toys are flavored, so that the dogs enjoy the experience and are redirected from chewing other objects in the house and destroying them. Chewing then becomes fun for the dogs and is a part of their playtime activity.

The patented chain of new Busy Buddy toys has other features too. The toy can be unscrewed and can be loaded with treats like peanut butter or cheese bits. The opening is adjustable, if it is wide, the treats are easily accessible and if the opening is closed down, then the playtime can be made longer. The toys can easily be cleaned in a dishwasher.

There are also groove-like dog toys which have the texture of meat on a bone. The dog enjoys an ultimate chewing experience with it. This toy uses a new patented technology which bonds all natural rubber to a tough solid core. The dogs love the dual texture, and keep wanting more of it.

Dog toys must be safe for them, and should be given to them according to their activity level and size. Dogs can easily get attached to their toys and sometimes, even if a ball is half-eaten and torn, they continue to play with it with renewed enthusiasm every time they see it. Toys can be their best friends, because they can play with the toys even when they are alone. This activity definitely improves their physical and mental fitness.

Besides, dogs are not choosy about their toys. They are always ready to play with something new that is given to them. Of course they take a fancy to some things more than others. Check out the size of the toy, so that it is not too small and the dog does not stand the risk of swallowing it. The quality of the toy should also be checked by your vet for safety.

If you use toys made of hard rubber, they are safe and last a long time. Squeaking toys may be fun for your dog, but may not be a pleasant experience for the people in the house, so it is better to avoid them.

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