Pet Travel Expert

It's that time of year:  you've got stockings to stuff and presents to put under the tree.  Whether you're giving or receiving, we've identified some great pet-related holiday presents for you, your pet or that pet lover on your list.  Add your own in the comments section below!

Give the gift of health

Tight budgets and tough economies means that useful gifts are back in fashion.  Pet health insurance, which ensures pets will be covered for routine and emergency care, can make a difference in everyone's bottom line.  Companies like Embrace Pet Insurance will provide free estimates for coverage, which you can then give to that special pet person in your life in the form of a check for the price to insure their pet. 

If premiums are out of your budget, healthy treats from Dogswell will keep your pet feeling limber during this holiday season.  Their Happy Hips biscuits include glucosamine and chrondroitin, as well as flax seed and taurine for Healthy Hearts.  Shopping for a feline?  They also have Catswell treats.

Pet travel carriers for your next trip to the North Pole!

Pet travel crates come in all shapes and sizes, but the new popular purchase are Sherpa's Guaranteed On Board Travel Carriers.  Sherpa teamed up with American Airlines to create a new in-cabin bag for smaller pets that is guaranteed to fit under the seat in front of you.  Another sleek new design comes from Sleepypod Air.  The extendable ends of the carrier mean that your pet gets extra leg room - truly first class flying for your pet's next flight!

Go green

Looking for green pet products?  Great Green Pets covers the latest and greatest eco-friendly pet products on the market, from the everyday (a recycled polyester water bowl) to the unusual (a cat...toilet training kit?).  Feel good about giving while knowing you're helping the environment.

Give to a pet in need

If you're feeling philanthropic, making a donation on behalf of a friend, relative or even a furry family member, can be the best form of spreading holiday cheer.   A small donation to the ASPCA or the Humane Society can save the life of an abandoned pet.  Or why not contribute to the Kuranda "Donate a Bed" Program, which sends comfortable beds to the shelter of your choice.  You'll sleep better this holiday season knowing that, because of you, a pet is sleeping better, too.