According to recent statistics, over 50% of us regularly transport our dogs by car. It should therefore come as no surprise that dogs suffering from car sickness can find themselves at a significant disadvantage. For example, it might be that owners of these dogs stop taking them out into the countryside, or their favourite park, […]
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Here at PBS Pet Travel we’ve never been busier, which set us thinking; what are the worldwide statistics regarding pet travel? For example, how many pets travel regularly, what modes of transport are used, and where do they go? Drawing from a range of surveys and official statistics we believe we now have enough information […]
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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Giant African land snails, or GALS are they’re often referred to online, are one of the largest snail species in the world, reaching an adult size of up to 8 inches. Due to these impressive dimensions and how simple they are to keep in the home, giant African land snails are one of the most […]
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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Travelling with pets is often one of the most stressful situations that a caring pet owner will have to go through. Whether it’s a nervous or over-excitable dog, the lack of home comforts or being in a new place, keeping your dog happy and healthy while on the road can be a challenge. But it […]
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Many dog owners consider their part an important part of their family; in many ways they’re almost human and we frequently treat them as such. Just one element of this is that many dog owners like to share their own food with their dog, whether that’s a little titbit off their plate at dinner time […]
While some dogs seem totally unfazed by everyday life, others can be far more nervous or excitable when it comes to travelling. In these cases, taking your dog away can become an unpleasant and unwelcome experience for both you and your pet. Furthermore, once your dog has established a fear of travelling the problem may […]
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