Pet Travel Channel

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Pet Travel Channel

Christine Gowen Web Managing Editor for VPI Pet Insurance's online pet "magazine."

Name: Christine Gowen

What do you do? I'm the Web Managing Editor for VPI Pet Insurance's online pet "magazine." I write and edit articles about daily life with pets, including health, safety, travel, exercise and random subjects such as finding the best pet bed or pooper scooper.

Puppy Pawsenger Alert!

Name: Puppy Gatewood
Breed: Mastiff
Age: 11 weeks
Flew From: Baltimore/Washington to Fort Lauderdale

It's a Pawsenger Trio!

Names: Tucker, Triscuit and Bailey
Breed: Terrier, terrier cross and Bearded Collie
Flew From: New York to Phoenix
Carry-On Item: Marrow bones to enjoy once they landed--a nice treat after a long flight.

Heartworms and Cats

New Study Reveals Disease Is Not Just For Dogs
by VPI Pet HealthZone

Cats are not the preferred target of most mosquitoes or the preferred host for the heartworms. They appear to have a natural resistance to infection and can live with very low worm burdens without ever showing any related clinical signs. Cats tend to have fewer worms than dogs, and the worms are more short-lived, as compared to dogs.

Lana at Pet Airways Baltimore-Washington

What do you do? I'm the Lounge Manager at Baltimore-Washington.

What’s the best part of your job? Helping people get their furry children home safely.

Allana at Pet Airways New York

Where do you live? Lake Grove, NY

What do you do? Lead Pet Attendant. I am responsible for checking pets in and out, as well as for the their overall care and comfort while on the ground, at our New York lounge.

How to Ship a Dog

 
Whether you are brining home a new puppy, sending a dog from a shelter or rescue group to their forever home, or simply sending your beloved Fido on a pet vacation, there are many reasons that you may find yourself wondering: how do I ship a dog?

Pet Airways In The News
  • Luggage fees and barefoot security checks are a pain, but what if you had to deal with blistering heat and Arctic cold, poor oxygen supply and rough handling? (January 9, 2012)... more

  • PHOENIX - Don't ever say, "When pigs fly," because they do now. So do hermit crabs, rats, dogs, cats thanks to Pet Airways. (December 22, 2011)... more

  • South Florida Couple's Pet Airways Thriving (November 10, 2011)... more

  • Pet Airways es una aerolínea innovadora que transporta mascotas en avión sin sus dueños. (October 13, 2011)... more

  • Nation’s first airline to offer service to ‘pawsengers’ (October 13, 2011)... more

News & Views
Pet Airways Press Releases
  • Pet Airways and Veterinary Pet Insurance Announce Strategic Partnership
  • Pigs Really Can Fly! With Pet Airways
  • DUST AND DANDER-FREE AT 25,000 FEET, DYSON VACUUMS TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH PET AIRWAYS
  • The PAWS Pet Company Reports Second Quarter 2011 Revenues of $519,000, an Increase of 105% Over Prior Year
  • Pet Airways Becomes The PAWS Pet Company, Significantly Broadening Its Markets Into Innovative Pet Services