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Use a pet-friendly airline.
We can't repeat this enough - pet friendly airlines are the only way to make sure that your pets are kept in climate-controlled, pressurized conditions the entire time during their trip. This is not only important in the summer months, when extreme temperatures can cause heat stroke and dehydration for traveling pets, but also during the winter. Pets, when left outside for long periods of time in the cold weather, can suffer from hypothermia and frostbite — just like humans. Younger and older pets are especially at risk. PetRelocation.com works with pet-friendly airlines to make sure your pet is never sitting out on the tarmac in the cold, wondering where his Snuggie is!
Pay attention to grooming
Keep your pet's hair combed throughout the cold weather months, which can help them keep warm. Combing their hair will prevent it from matting up and not providing enough warmth like it should. This is the same reason why we advise keeping pets well-groomed in the summer, as it allows their bodies to cool properly. It is not advised for pets to travel unaccompanied wearing sweaters or coats, as this can often be a choking hazard if they get entangled in them.
Moisturizer Isn't Just for Your Face!
To help prevent dry or itchy skin, either give your pet some B-complex vitamins that are available at pet stores or keep their skin oiled with various types of lotion products for pets. Derma-IonX by VETiONX is a great, all-natural solution that both relieves and prevents dry and itchy skin.
Go Thermal
Thermal blankets help your pet retain warmth, without electricity or adding too much bulk to your pet's travel crate. Sleep Right Thermal Dog Cushions use self-warming material with a reflective surface that reflects a dog's heat back to his body. Similarly, Slumber Cats Thermal Mats can keep kittens cozy when in transit.
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