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Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM, is a holistic veterinarian from Denver, Colorado, is a pro when it comes to traveling with pets. She has driven her cats seven times back and forth from California to Colorado without having to endure constant yowls of protest. She offers these six tips designed to maintain your sanity when traveling with cats and checking into pet-friendly hotels:

We at Pet Airways love talking to interesting people, and Jack Stephens is right up there at the top of the list.

I’m a big fan of crate training. After all, dogs are den animals. They need – and deserve – a quiet, safe place in the house that they can call their own. During pet-friendly travel, these crates also come in handy when checking in at dog-welcoming lodgings.

Here’s a rundown of do’s and don’ts to make the crate introduction – and use – feel welcoming to your new puppy or newly adopted shelter dog:

My dogs love to travel. Whether it’s a trip to the pet supply store to pick up more treats or a four-day drive to Seattle, they’re always ready to go. Most of the time, however, we stick close to home. And why not? Here in Southern California, we have easy access to beaches, hiking, mountains, dog-friendly outdoor cafes and more. If your dog is flying Pet Airways to meet you in Los Angeles, come check out some of our favorite things to do.

Have a dog or cat? Must travel! Adopt that motto and you will truly rank as your dog or cat’s best friend.

One way to guarantee a fun, safe trip for your pet in a car – and in an airplane – is to ensure that his pet carrier is the right size and offers the right canine amenities.

As the author of 19 books on cats and dogs, I find myself hopping airplanes frequently to make presentations about pets all over North America. Usually, I fly solo and hire a professional pet sitter to take care of my two cats and my two dogs.