Author: Yvonne Villasenor

Between the quality time spent with your furry friends, silly and spooky pet outfits, and scary good treats, it’s only natural that you want to do all the fun festivities together to celebrate Halloween—including going trick-or-treating with your dog.  But should dogs go trick-or-treating? We spoke with experts about what to consider before stepping out with your dog on Halloween night, plus safety tips on how to have a spooktacular trick-or-treating experience this Howl-o-ween. 

As you look back on the past year, it’s natural to reflect on time spent with your pet. It gives us the chance to cherish the memories we made together and celebrate our wins—plus embrace ways we can make the year ahead even better.  Setting New Year’s resolutions for ourselves and our pets allows us to think about habits we can incorporate into our routines for a happy, healthy pet and strong bond. That way, we really can give them the best life possible.  We spoke with animal experts about the best New Year’s resolutions for pet parents to make so you and your pet can ring in the new year on the right foot … or paw, claw, or hoof! 

When traveling with your pet, you have two options—in cabin or cargo hold. Pets who travel in cabin are in the custody of their pet parents, while pets traveling in the cargo hold are in the airline’s custody. Each airline has its pet policies, but, in general, only small dogs and cats can travel with their pet parents in cabin. If you’re wondering what size dog can fly in cabin, the typical rule is that the pet will need to remain in a soft-sided container the entire flight—and this container needs to fit underneath the seat directly in front of you. Unfortunately, your dog cannot sit in your lap on the plane. Larger pets will travel in the cargo hold area, and each airline has its own specific policies. However, some airlines, such as Southwest, JetBlue, and Spirit, will not transport pets in the cargo hold. Certain brachycephalic breeds (including dogs such as Pugs and Boxers and cats such as Persians and Himalayans) should not fly in the cargo hold, because they are at higher risk of breathing issues. According to Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH, an airline industry veterinarian and pet travel expert based in Atlanta, Georgia, if your pet is well-prepared to travel and has been medically cleared by their veterinarian, it is safe to fly in the cargo hold.,Whether you’re gearing up for a big move or planning a holiday vacation with your furry best friend, flying with pets requires careful planning and preparation. From navigating airline policies to ensuring your pet’s comfort during the journey, there’s a lot to remember. Here, we’re covering everything you need to know to make your pet’s travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Fleas must go through a complete metamorphosis that involves four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, says Amy Attas, VMD, founder of City Pets Vets, in Manhattan, New York, and author of “Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian.” Dr. Attas stresses that understanding the life cycle of the flea is crucial for effective control and prevention. The best flea control, she says, uses interventions that target multiple stages of the flea life cycle. Dr. Attas breaks down the four flea life cycle stages:,Jump to section The Four Flea Life Cycle Stages How Long Do Fleas Live? What Do Fleas Look Like? How To Get Rid of Fleas How To Prevent Fleas on Dogs and Cats