Transporting reptiles like pet lizards and snakes represent additional difficulties to those experienced when trying to ship cats and dogs. The reason is that reptiles are of course cold-blooded, which means they require some external source of heat. In nature, of course, this warmth is provided directly by the sun, or indirectly from rocks, fallen […]
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The Pet Travel Scheme, or PETS for short, was introduced into the UK as a way to make transporting your pet easier than ever before. Using a pet passport to record medications and treatments, many pets are now able to move easily and freely across borders with minimal disturbance. The PETS scheme allows animals to […]
It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare. You wake up in the morning, or get home from work, to an eery silence. It takes you a minute to figure out what is different; then your heart stops. Your pet is missing. Each year, over 10 million pets go “missing” – whether that’s because they escaped or, […]
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If you’ve ever tried to take your dog on holiday then you’ll know just how difficult it can be. Whether it’s a hotel, pub or self-catering property, the vast majority refuse you let you take your pet along. Most, yes. But not all. As it turns out, when you know where to look there are […]
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No dog owner would deny the importance of proper training for their pet. However quite where to start can be a difficult question. After all, everyone has their own opinions. In light of this we decided to ask three well-known canine experts for their top three dog training tips for beginners. The results, as you […]
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In the past, heading off for a foreign holiday has generally meant either leaving your pets with a trusted friend or relative or alternatively checking them into a local boarding kennel. However now with changes in government regulation and a growing number of professional pet transportation companies, it’s becoming easier than ever before to actually […]
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CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. It is a piece of legislation designed to control the transport of over 30,000 species of animals and plants around the world. In doing so, CITES aims to conserve endangered species by monitoring their worldwide movements and thus reducing the number of illegally wild-caught […]
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If you’re a fish keeper then sooner or later you’re going to need to move your beloved pets. Whether that’s a short journey round to a friend’s house when you go on holiday or you’re moving half way across the country, it’s essential to understand the safest way to transport fish. Doing so will not […]
If you’re a smartphone owner you’re no doubt aware of the multitude of apps currently available on your handset. No matter what your needs happen to be, there seems to be “an app for that”. And yet even we were surprised recently by the number of impressive apps designed to help transporting your dog easier […]
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Being a dog owner isn’t just fun; numerous studies have revealed that they can also be good for your health. Don’t believe us? Read on to discover some impressive ways in which your prized pooch can keep you in tip top condition. Boost Your Immune System A famous study by Dr James Gern of the […]
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Unfortunately, Byford animal quarantine centre in Perth, has now been permanently closed due to the bush fires which are common place in Australia. It has been decided that the risk is just too high for both staff members and pets for the station to remain open. This means pets can only arrive in to either […]