Summer Travel

Beat the Heat: Best Dog Water Toys & Cooling Products for Summer

Find your pup the best water toys and cooling products for their best summer yet!

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Dog Road Trip: Essential Tips for Your Pup's Safe, Happy Journey

Who doesn't love hitting the open road with their dog? While it's a great experience for all, you want to make sure you are prepared. Petco has tips and a packing list for the best road trip with your dog.

Updated on January 23rd, 2026

Prepare Your Dog for a Safe, Happy & Fun Park Visit: Essential Guide

During the summer, there's nothing better than a day in the park, especially when you have your dog with you. Learn how to make the experience even better with these tips from Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Taking Your Dog to the Beach? Safety Tips & Essential Gear Guide

Watch your dog frolic on the beach and swim in the waves, while putting their safety first! Check out tips for preparing for a day at the beach.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

How to Travel with Your Dog: Safe, Stress-Free & Happy Trips

If traveling with dogs is new to you there is a lot to consider. Find out what you should research before booking a flight, train ride, and more.

Updated on January 21st, 2026

Summer vacation: Should my small dog stay or travel? Safety tips?

Whether or not it is safe to leave your dog at your sisters will depend on your dog. If he has never been around children before or has shown any aggression towards children, then it is less safe. No dog should be left unattended around children, so it is best if your dog hasn't been around the baby to keep it in an area separated from where the baby will be- either a separate area of the house or outdoors. Some dogs are fine with babies, others may be made anxious by the presence of a baby or they may view the baby as a prey due to small size and the funny noises the baby makes. Since your dog is so small, perhaps putting it in a pen inside your sister's house would work. He shouldn't be hard to contain due to his size. Whether you should bring him with you is going to depend on where you area going- do they allow dogs? will it be very hot outside? will you have to leave the dog in a car? It can get hot VERY quickly in a car in warm weather even with windows rolled down, so it is

What summer products protect my dog's paws, coat, and repel bugs?

For days where it is very hot, you do want to avoid taking your dog for a walk at the hottest parts of the day (mid-day) especially on paved areas as your dog's feet can get burned. They do sell dog booties that you can put on your dog's feet to help protect them. There are many different companies that make these, one example is https://www.amazon.com/HiPaw-Breathable-Dual-Boots-Protector/dp/B01HS2M7FI/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496836452&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+boots. If she has no skin/coat issues, just a gentle oatmeal shampoo is fine for bathing when needed. Most dogs do not need frequent bathing unless they are getting very dirty and bathing too often can dry their skin out. I wouldn't bathe more than every other week unless needed. You can follow this with a creme rinse. I like https://www.amazon.com/Virbac-Epi-Soothe-Shampoo-8-oz/dp/B002CZHYPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496836697&sr=8-1&keywords=virbac+episoothe+shampoo and https://www.amazon.com/Epi-Soothe-Cream-Ri

Best ways to keep my dog cool and safe at summer outdoor events?

There are cooling mats available that you can take with you to help keep him cool. Make sure there is always fresh clean cool water available for him to drink, even if you have to carry it yourself. Never walk him on hot pavement in the summer. You may consider also taking cold packs with you to supplement the cool pad and/or a damp towel for him to lie on.

Traveling with my dog to a tropical island: ticks, rules, humping?

I would recommend looking into the requirements for your dog to travel to this island. Most islands are rabies free and you will need a rabies titer which can take 6 plus weeks to get back. this titer has to be sent to a very specific lab and also you will need a international health certificate writen by a usda vet. It might not be worth the stress and expense of travel to take him with you for a vacation

What to do when my dog gets hot and anxious during car travel?

He is most likely getting so got because he is really anxious. Firstly you could use active cooling measures such as letting him sit on a damp towel and damping him slightly with a cloth or sponge. Secondly you could take him to the vet as they may be able to prescribe meds that will help control his anxiety, and thus make him cooler.