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Moving with a pet can be a challenge. On top of organizing your belongings, you must also keep your pet in mind.  Animals struggle with significant changes. A mismanaged move can lead to heightened anxiety in your pet, potential health complications, and stress for everyone involved.

Road trips are exciting times for the people involved, but they can be less thrilling for the dogs in the vehicle. But even if your pet loves rides in the car, you still want to do everything you…

You might not think that your dog, like you, needs to adapt to their surroundings when you move into a new neighborhood. Dogs have a great sense of orientation and territory and can understand what’s around them just by sniffing the area. Their acute senses can make them very sensitive to change, so you should take steps to make them as comfortable as possible in their new home. Here provide some dog walking tips to help you support your best friend in your new neighborhood.

After a move, it takes some time for all of us to settle into our new homes, but it may take your cat longer to adjust to its new environment. The best way to encourage your feline friend…

Dogs are incredibly intelligent, intuitive creatures. They are capable of learning and picking up on human emotions. Their complexity means that they understand love and devotion and is what earned them the position of “man’s best friend.” There are, therefore, many different ways to show your dog you love him that he will understand and that will strengthen your bond with one another.

  There are many different factors to consider when you’re looking to move into a new home, particularly if you have a canine companion. You want your new home to be safe, spacious and to be appealing to…

As you stroll through the aisles of the pet adoption center, don’t immediately turn away from perfectly adoptable cats that lived their previous lives outdoors. While it may take a bit of dedication and effort on your part,…

Depending on where you and your dog call home, summertime may mean that your pup needs increased protection from dangerous and pesky parasites. Parasites generally thrive in warmer environments, so the climate of your region will determine whether…

Leaving your pet behind when you travel or move is a heart-wrenching experience for you and your best friend. While certain situations may mean leaving them behind is the best option, taking your pet with you is generally the more favorable option for you and especially your pet. If you’re moving or traveling with pets in the summer, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.

Like humans, our canine companions can experience pesky seasonal allergies as well. While we understand why we’re feeling stuffy and dazed, our beloved pups have no clue why they’re feeling so under the weather. Keep your dog with seasonal allergies as comfortable as possible during these unavoidable periods with some of these helpful and relaxing home remedies.

Cats are complex and intelligent creatures, capable of many more depths than most of us realize. This higher level of cognitive processing provides felines with a wide spectrum of sensitivity and emotion. Unfortunately, not all these emotions are positive ones, leaving our feline friends subject to many familiar feelings like stress, fear and anger. If you’re experiencing emotional difficulties with your cat, a great place to start figuring out your cat’s behavior is with the H.I.S.S. test. It stands for health, instinct, stress and symptoms, signs and solutions, and can help you to make a grumpy cat happy again.

Adopting a shelter pet is one of the most rewarding experiences of our time. You’re saving the life of another creature and gaining a best friend in the process. April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, so what better time to begin researching pet adoption? If you’re considering adopting a shelter pet, here are three important steps to take to help make the experience as positive as it can be.

Whether it’s altering our exercise routines or revamping our wardrobes, we all need time to adjust to the changing seasons. Many of us might not think about it, but our dogs need time to adjust to the changing…

Anytime you’re talking about cleaning a home with pets, maintenance is key. You don’t want to let the fur, stains and odor build up until it takes a week just to purify your house and make it presentable.…

Moving is a chaotic time for everyone involved, but it can be especially frightening for your furry friends. Take a look at these moving tips for pet owners to discover how you can make the moving process less…

When you travel with your pet on an airplane, it’s important to consider certain factors that affect their health and well being while they travel. Factors such as whether they can ride in the cabin or in the cargo hold, how busy the airports are and how long your flight is can be especially important during the wintertime. Consider the following reasons not to fly your pet in the winter when you’re making your travel plans.

Finagling the complexities of a new roommate situation is difficult enough on its own. When you add one another’s pets to the equation, things have the potential to get even more complicated. Introducing the pets to one another can be a stressful endeavor, but doing it the smart way can lead to a beautiful furry friendship.

Pets are our family members, our children, our friends. They’re always here for us when we need them, and we need to be there for them, even when it means shoveling out a little extra cash every now…

Introducing the new dog to your home is an exciting time of change and new beginnings. It’s also a time that warrants care and reflection. Your new canine companion is likely feeling pretty stressed under all the recent…

Creating a pet emergency plan should be one of the first things you do when you bring a furry, feathered or scaled friend into your home. Emergencies can happen anytime to you, your beloved pet or to your…

It’s New Year’s resolution time, and you know what that means. Longer waits at the gym, nearly getting run over on the sidewalk by eager joggers and, on the upside, shorter lines at the donut shop. This New Year’s, how about you get fit with your pet by including your pudgy pooch or tubby tabby in on the action? If the words, “Your pet is overweight,” are still ringing in your ears from your last vet visit, check out these tips for taking your best friend from fatty to fluffy.

As pet owners and animal lovers, it’s important to us that we keep our furry friends healthy, happy and adorable. Regular baths and even some fur clippings and trimming can keep your pooch looking and feeling his best. One of the most important things to do when you move is to find reliable, convenient services for your pet. Check out these tips for finding the perfect dog groomer in your new location.

Our pets are more than just our best friends; they’re also our roommates and our family. We live together, exercise together, binge-watch TV shows together and even sleep together. They are there for us constantly, always ready to reciprocate our love for them. Let them know that you care for them by creating safe space for your pet in your new home to make sure they are happy and comfortable after a move.

The holiday season is approaching, and our furry pals deserve to enjoy them just as much as we do. Check out these awesome gifts for pets that will make them feel extra special.

For us, the holidays are a time of celebration, family and happiness. For our furry friends, however, this can be a time of change, stress and anxiety. Here are a few holiday pet care tips to keep in mind when making your plans this year that can help your pet enjoy the season too.

Shelter pets have amazing qualities that they’re ready to share with anyone who’s willing to give them a chance. Animal shelters are full of all kinds of unique breeds of critters, each with its own individual personality. Shelter pets also generally come with a certain amount of preventative care and treatment, saving you time and money after you leave the shelter with your new family member. If you’re looking for a new addition to your home, now is a great time with National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week coming up the first full week in November. Discover why shelter pets rule by making a trip to your local animal shelter or humane society to find the perfect shelter pet for you.

Finding a new vet in your new town doesn’t have to be just another stressful task on your seemingly never-ending to-do list. It can be a fun, educational experience for you and even for your pet. Acquaint you and your dog with your new surroundings by going on a drive or a walk around town to visit prospective veterinary facilities. Make all the necessary preparations before you move, and keep an eye out for certain services and conveniences each possible vet offers.

November is National Senior Pet Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month, the perfect time to celebrate why we love our senior pets. Check out why we love our senior pets so much, and make a visit your…

The majority of our sentient population would agree that moving is a hassle we’d rather not deal with. Unfortunately, most of us have to move at multiple points in our lives, and that means taking our furry companions with us. While relocating a pet can add another dimension of stress to an already stressful situation, there are various ways you can help calm your pet’s, and by extension your, anxiety about moving.

Moving into a new home can be a chaotic process; there are boxes everywhere, and you don’t know which one has the silverware and which one has your toiletries. You turn your usual corner to go to the kitchen, and you find yourself in a coat closet instead. If you’ve got a furry companion accompanying you, then you’re not the only one struggling to acclimate to your new living space. Throughout your moving process, consider various ways to help your pet adjust to your new home.

Moving is a stressful experience, whether you’re moving across town or across the country. Moving with pets in tow adds an additional element of stress—concerns for their safety, happiness and general well being are constant things to consider. This is where a professional pet movers service can help. Rather than attempt to transport your belongings and pets yourself or stow your beloved companions away in the cargo hold of an airplane, enlist the assistance of experienced drivers to safely transport your pet to your new home. You can minimize the stress of moving for both you and your pet by hiring Pet Van Lines to transport your pet to your new home.