Natural Pet Health

If you have dogs and they travel with you in the car you may want to try this carpet fresh.

1 Cup baking soda with 40 drops of Essential Oils.

Choose from Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tea Tree, Litsea Cubea, Cedarwood and Patchouli. Mix together and sprinkle over carpet let sit overnight , then vacuum.

The Essential Oils will deoderize and help repel fleas.

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Are you planning a trip? Are you taking your ferret along? Before you do, there are certain things that you must know. Traveling with a ferret is different than traveling with a cat or a dog.

First, if you are taking a car trip, your ferret will enjoy going, but he will have pent up energy that he needs to burn. Make sure that you bring along a harness and Leash, and that you plan frequent stops for your ferret to ‘stretch his legs.’

Make sure that you bring along a small traveling cage (you won’t want him loose in the car), food, water, and a small litter box as well.

If you are traveling by air, note that not all airlines will transport a ferret, and your pet ferret may not be welcomed in all countries. In fact, even in the United States, there are laws against the possession of ferrets in some cities – even if you are just visiting. Make sure that you call the game and fish department of your destination city to be sure that your ferret is welcome.

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NEW YORK (AP) — SuNae Martz is a 10-year-old jetsetter who’s crisscrossed the globe more than once. The catch: SuNae is a dog — a fluffy white coton de tulear, to be exact.

Her owner, Gayle Martz, takes her everywhere she flies, from Paris to New York to Los Angeles. But SuNae doesn’t fly in the belly of the plane like common cargo. She’s first class, in the cabin under Martz’s seat.

“I don’t check my Jewelry, and SuNae is my most precious jewel,” said Martz, a former flight attendant-turned entrepreneur who created and sells a soft-sided pet Carrier, the Sherpa Bag.

SuNae is one of a half-million pets that fly each year, according to statistics complied by the U.S. Department of Transportation. But not all airlines permit pets to fly in the cabin, and other policies vary too.

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Travel time is upon us. When we start packing up the items we want to take, we have to be sure to think about the dogs. Our dogs are part of the family and go with us.

Just like children, dogs should be safely restrained in a vehicle while traveling. We found a Leash that has one end that clicks in to the seatbelt. The other end has the usual clip and fastens to the harness. We prefer a harness to using the Collars for riding. If there are any sudden stops, the dogs are safely restrained without risk of damage to their necks.

If you travel in an SUV or station wagon, you can get barrier screens to put between the dogs and the passenger seats of the vehicle. These help to keep the canine family member from being thrown forward in the event of an accident.

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What causes travel or Motion Sickness?

Travel or Motion Sickness is caused by movement in different directions, particularly when the animal is sitting or standing still in a moving vehicle, boat or plane. It can also happen when there is a loss of visual contact with the outside horizon or due to pressure changes in the inner ear during Air Travel.

These events may cause confusion in the balance center of the inner ear, leading to Fatigue, nausea, dizziness and even Vomiting. It is not known why some animals are more prone to Motion Sickness than others. Many will gradually become accustomed to traveling and motion sickness will disappear after a few regular journeys.

While the majority of animals overcome motion sickness and learn to enjoy the journey, others continue to suffer the symptoms throughout their lives. This makes any journey traumatic for both the pet and the owner.

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Planning a trip with your precious kitty can be a bit tricky. A yowling cat can make you Nervous in heavy traffic.

Instead of a using vet prescribed seditives, give your cat some Catnip to calm them down. Keep some loose Catnip and Catnip in a tied up sock in thier Carrier to help sooth them. I refresh the supply every 3 to 4 hours. Cats will be frisky at first and then calm down.

Also, before you travel, sleep with a towel or select a T-shirt you recently wore to place in thier Carrier helps to comfort them. Fresh water and a clean litter pan are a must. Never let kitty run loose in the car when you have to stop or open a window.

A cat can escape through a window that is only down three inches! Opening your window to pay a toll fees can be kittys escape route.

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If you are reading this, I guess you have a pet, need a holiday and don’t want to waste your next hard-earned break watching round-the-clock rubbish on televsion. In days gone many pet owners simply did not go on holidays! “Why”, I would ask them, and the answer was always the same: “Because we own a pet.”

Fortunately pet owners have more options than they used to. These days you can often take your pet with you. Otherwise you can leave it in a secure boarding kennel or cattery, or even commission a pet minding service to visit and service your pet in its familiar environment. But which option is right for you and your pet?

So now you’ve taken the first step and put in for some annual leave. Your vacation is coming up… but what are you going to do with the family pet?

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Since parrots are very intelligent, curious and social, traveling with them is quite safe and fun. Like all other birds, they also love to see the outside world and taking them on trips is a rewarding experience. But, you might have heard that a lot of pet birds get lost or meet an accident every year while they are on a trip.

Parrots are prey and they get scared very easily. Although you may be able to recover your lost bird doing so can be quite stressful for both you and your bird. So, there are certain things that you should remember while taking the bird on a trip.

- Train your parrot to get used to a bird Carrier. It is very important for keeping your parrot safe and reducing the bird’s Stress as many others also travel with you. If you are traveling by car, then keep the Carrier safely at the back because the impact of an exploding air bag in an accident can kill your parrot.

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There’s nothing worse than going away on your hard-earned vacation with the worry that your pet might not be safe, secure, fed properly or exercised adequately in your absence

Holiday boarding can be an excellent solution for looking after your pet while you are away. There are lots to choose from offering a range of different options, from standard accommodation to luxury suites. Prices vary dramatically, and are not necessarily the best indicator of quality.

Ten Steps for Selecting a Holiday Boarding Kennel or Cattery

This simple checklist should help you find the facility that’s right for your pet:

1. Visit the boarding kennel or cattery before making a decision. You should be able to visit the facility without an appointment during operating hours. If you are required to visit by appointment only, one must question what the facilities are like when you are not there!

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