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Pet travel can be a bother because of the different state and international laws, or a misbehaving pet can ruin a vacation. View our Pet Travel Guide to learn everything you need to know to make your trip a success!

Featured Article:  How Pet Shipping Works

Your company's relocated you overseas, and now you've got to get the family dog and cat across the ocean along with the contents of your home. Since you can't exactly mail a kitty, how does it work? See more »

How Pet Microchipping Works

How Pet Microchipping Works

Pet microchips are supposed to ensure recovery of your lost animal. But these chips have received as much opposition as they have praise. Find out when the devices work and when they fail.

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How Pet Photos Work

How Pet Photos Work

If only you could capture the unmatched adorability of your pet in a photo. But how do you get your wiggly friend to sit still and strike its most precious pose?

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How Pet Shipping Works

How Pet Shipping Works

Your company's relocated you overseas, and now you've got to get the family dog and cat across the ocean along with the contents of your home. Since you can't exactly mail a kitty, how does it work?

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How Pet Sitters Work

How Pet Sitters Work

It's tempting to book your plane ticket, leave some water in your pet's dish and dash out the door, but your animals can't take care of themselves. Luckily, pet sitters provide the care that you can't while you're gone.

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How Pet Traveling Services Work

How Pet Traveling Services Work

Going through a long-distance move or corporate relocation can be a very challenging project for a family -- especially when that family has a beloved pet. Luckily there are pet traveling services that can help with the tricky logistics.

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How Pet-Friendly Hotels Work

How Pet-Friendly Hotels Work

Fido's practically part of the family, so naturally you'd want him along on vacation. Unfortunately, the local motel may not be as welcoming to your pet as you are. Luckily, pet-friendly hotels abound so you and Fido can relax comfortably.

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How Pet-friendly Restaurants Work

How Pet-friendly Restaurants Work

When the weather's a sunny 70 degrees and you feel like walking down the road to that quaint neighborhood bistro with the patio, you think -- I bet Fido would like to come. Can he?

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How to Drive with Your Pet

How to Drive with Your Pet

Driving with your pet seems like a no brainer, right? You put your pet in the back seat, close the door and drive. While it seems simple enough, that's not always the case.

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How to Keep Your Pet Healthy While Traveling

How to Keep Your Pet Healthy While Traveling

You have a lot to worry about when you travel with your pets. You want to keep them well-fed and comfortable at all times, but to keep your pets truly healthy, you'll need to take a trip to the vet.

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How to Vacation With Your Pet

How to Vacation With Your Pet

Instead of calling your answering machine every day to chat up your pet, why not take the little bugger with you on vacation? There's no reason to leave furry friends behind.

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How U.S. Pet Travel Laws Work

How U.S. Pet Travel Laws Work

It's easy to keep a pet -- until you decide to travel with one. There are many laws in place that require owners to keep their pets healthy and safe, and they're very strictly enforced.

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Is there anything you can do to keep your pet entertained on a long car trip?

Is there anything you can do to keep your pet entertained on a long car trip?

If you think it's hard to keep children entertained on long road trips, imagine keeping your pets' boredom at bay. However, some inexpensive purchases and a little planning should make the trip enjoyable for all.

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Pet Microchipping Quiz

Pet Microchipping Quiz

Pet microchipping has grown in popularity over the years, and for good reason. If you're interested in testing your knowledge on pet microchipping, take this quiz!

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Pet Plane Ticket Quiz

Pet Plane Ticket Quiz

Plane tickets for pets can be somewhat costly depending in the airline you choose, but how do airlines determine the price of plane tickets for pets? If you're curious about how airlines determine the price for pet tickets, take this quiz.

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Pet Shipping Quiz

Pet Shipping Quiz

Pet shipping is a popular travel method for pets. If you're interested in testing your knowledge on pet shipping, take this quiz!

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Pet Stops Quiz

Pet Stops Quiz

Both people and pets alike should get out and stretch their legs when traveling on a long road trip. If you would like to test your knowledge on how often you should let your pet stretch its legs on a road trip, take this quiz!

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Pet Storage on Planes Quiz

Pet Storage on Planes Quiz

There are a few different places where pets are stored on planes. If you want to test your knowledge on the different places where pets are stored on planes, take this quiz!

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Pet Travel Cities Quiz

Pet Travel Cities Quiz

Certain cities are more pet-friendly than others. If you're interested in testing your knowledge on the top 5 pet-friendly travel cities in the U.S., take this quiz!

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Pet Travel Quiz Feature

Pet Travel Quiz Feature

If you've taken a few of our quizzes, you probably know a good deal about Pet Travel already. But how will you fare on our trickiest quizzes? Which ones are our readers' favorites? Explore Pet Travel quizzes by category on this page.

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Pets and Car Window Safety Quiz

Pets and Car Window Safety Quiz

When driving with your pet, you might be tempted to let it hang its head out the window for a little fresh air, but is this safe? Test your knowledge on why this practice is dangerous with this quiz at HowStuffWorks.

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