Pet Care Articles from PETCO

Cat - Travel & Outdoors

Traveling with Your Cat
If you're taking your favorite feline with you on vacation, make sure you go by the book when you make your plans. It's the rare cat who loves the thrill of the road. You can teach a cat that travel is a normal part of life and not something to fear, ...

Common Travel Problems
A cat's idea of a vacation is a stroll through your neighbor's flower garden. For the most part, they don't like planes, trains OR automobiles. Sure, there is the occasional feline who will bask in the sunlight streaming through a car's rear window, but ...

Outdoor Hazards
Should you let your cat go outdoors? Many people answer for their cats with a firm no. It may be a more clear-cut decision for people who live on busy streets than for those who live in rural areas, far from any traffic at all. Obviously, declawed cats ...

Jet-setting Kitty
So you want to cash in some frequent flier miles and take your cat along for the ride. First you must know what steps you need to take to ensure your favorite feline's first flight has a smooth landing. Get Your Flying Papers Before you fly the ...

Travel by Car
Despite differences in personalities, cats share common characteristics. First, they whine and scratch at a closed door until you open it, then stand in the threshold for several minutes trying to remember what they wanted. Second, they sleep about 16 ...

Get Your Cat a Harness and a Leash
Learn what it takes to walk your cat.

Finding a Pet Sitter
Here's how to find a pet sitter who is professional, trustworthy and caring.

Ten Rules of "Petiquette" ®
If you're traveling with your dog, here are some tips to help make your trip a breeze.