Category Archives: Travel

A Pawsitively Purrfect Way to Travel By Plane, Train, or Automobile

A Pawsitively Purrfect Way to Travel By Plane, Train, or Automobile

Dr. Carol Osborne’s roadmap to pet friendly travel A family vacation isn’t a family vacation unless Fido and/or Fluffy come along for the adventure. But travel can be stressful for pets and owners alike. Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM offers must-have advice for those who ‘have pet, will travel’! Stress-free travel with your furry friend: Important considerations when planning a road trip […]

Pet Travel Tips for Independence Day 2019

Pet Travel Tips for Independence Day 2019

f you’re one of the 2 million Americans planning to travel with Fido this Independence Day, it’s time to bone up on your pet travel IQ so the holiday is as fun for you as it is for your canine companion. Today the number of pet friendly commercial venues available to people traveling with Fido […]

Travel – Cold Weather Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet

Cold Weather Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet

If you plan to travel with a pet this winter, it’s important to be mindful of cold weather safety issues. After all, frigid temperatures aren’t pleasant for you or your pet. If you’re considering flying or driving somewhere with your dog or cat, here are some winter travel safety tips to help ensure you reach your destination safely.

Pet-Safe Holidays – Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

Pet-Safe Holidays - Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

Holidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets. It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

Dog Car Safety: Do You Need a Dog Car Seat, Dog Seat Belt, Barrier or a Carrier?

Dog Car Safety: Do You Need a Dog Car Seat, Dog Seat Belt, Barrier or a Carrier?

“Dogs should be safely and comfortably restrained during all car trips to protect everyone involved—no one plans on having an accident, but accidents occur,” says Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM, an integrative veterinarian and owner of Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic.

Pet New Year’s Safety Tips

Pet New Year’s Safety Tips

Whether you’re bringing in the New Year with Champagne and fireworks or watching the ball drop on TV, here are a few last-minute pet safety tips to help ensure this New Year’s celebration is safe and fun filled for you, Fido and Fluffy.