RHINELANDER, Wis.,
Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- When equipped with the right
information and tools, airline travel with pets can be as simple as a walk in
the park. That's why leading pet supplies (
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/)
retailer Doctors Foster and Smith has joined with Midwest Airlines, creator of
the groundbreaking Premier Pet Program, to establish a one-stop resource that
helps people and pets traverse the skies with ease.
Is air travel safe? Does my pet need special travel documents? What kind
of travel kennel is required? These are some common questions people have
when it comes to bringing four-legged friends on a trip. David Frei, the voice
of the Westminster Dog Show who travels with 2008 Best in Show-winning beagle
"Uno," knows that the right tools and picking the right airline are important,
too.
"Uno and I have traversed the country this year, and Midwest Airlines has
made flying with Uno simple" Frei said. "It's great to see that the experts
at Midwest Airlines have now joined with the animal experts at Doctors Foster
and Smith to lend their experience and guidance to pet parents wishing to
bring their faithful friends along on trips."
Answers to the questions many people have about flying with pets can now
be found at
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/general.cfm?gid=748&ref=4646&subref=AA.
This informative webpage was created by Doctors Foster and Smith's animal
experts, who have years of personal experience traveling with pets, and the
staff at Midwest Airlines responsible for developing the Premier Pet Program.
As part of the partnership, Doctors Foster and Smith has identified nearly 30
premium pet products that can prove handy when flying with pets. Some of the
items are even branded with the Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program
signature, including an over-the-shoulder travel bag, a Sherpa Roll-Up air
travel carrier and airline pet crate.
"Midwest Airlines is synonymous with 'The best care in the air' for
customers and their pets," said Doctors Foster and Smith Program Manager Matt
Stelter, who travels the country as a professional handler of Best in Show and
National Specialty-winning collies. "The airline has been a leader in making
sure customers can travel with their pets in comfort and with confidence.
Doctors Foster and Smith is the most trusted name in retail pet products and
is recognized for providing reliable pet care advice. Together we have formed
an initiative that will help pets and people travel with ease and assurance."
Susan Kerwin, coordinator of the Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program and
breeder/owner/handler of champion English setters, said, "We're pleased to
partner with Doctors Foster and Smith, the pre-eminent name in pet care and
education. Our combined expertise will help Midwest customers who travel with
their pets and pet owners in general by providing superior travel products and
advice on pet air travel."
An important part of this partnership will be the creation of helpful pet
travel columns researched and written by animal experts at both Doctors Foster
and Smith and Midwest Airlines. In addition to advice on pet travel basics,
guidance will be offered on simple practices that can help make every trip
easy and pleasant. Some of the topics addressed at
DrsFosterSmith.com/MidwestAirlines include:
- Training pets for air travel - Selecting a travel kennel or carrier
- Documents needed for pet travel - Scheduling a veterinarian visit
prior to departure
- Pre-flight feeding advice - Picking the right airline for pet
travel
- Exercising pets prior - Flight check-in procedures
to departure
- Common myths and mistakes - Ways to relieve pet stress
Having the right tools on a trip can be just as important as being
educated about pet travel. There are several products on the market that pet
owners may find of great assistance, including:
-- Dog Airline Accessory Kit that includes food cups, I.D. stickers and
absorbent pad.
-- Comfort Zone(R) Spray that reduces destructive behavior, barking and
whimpering in dogs.
-- Hydro-Go Pet Water Bottle & Bowl, which is a portable dog canteen with
fold-out bowl.
-- Doctors Foster and Smith Ultra-Calm(R) Biscuits to calm dogs in times
of stress.
-- Doctors Foster and Smith Thick Foam Crate Pads that add comfort to
cages or crates.
For more information about pet travel and products, please visit
DrsFosterSmith.com/MidwestAirlines. Detailed information on Midwest Airlines'
Premier Pet Program can be found at http://www.midwestairlines.com. For
information regarding a variety of pet care concerns, visit
http://www.PetEducation.com, and be sure to watch for the second season of
Doctors Foster and Smith's Faithful Friends program on Animal Planet.
About Doctors Foster and Smith:
Doctors Foster and Smith, a privately owned company, is the #1 catalog and
online seller of pet supplies and pharmaceuticals in the industry. Doctors
Foster and Smith is known for empowering pet owners by providing extensive
veterinarian-supported advice, proprietary information and quality pet
products, serving millions of pet owners from coast to coast. Dr. Race Foster
and Dr. Marty Smith have become the nation's foremost authorities on pet
wellness, pet care and pet-owner education, earning an unmatched reputation
for the scope of their veterinary expertise on dogs, cats, fish, birds,
reptiles, pond life, small animals and equine. For more information, visit
http://www.DrsFosterSmith.com and http://www.PetEducation.com.
About Midwest Airlines:
Midwest Airlines features jet service throughout the United States,
including Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights and best schedule to major
destinations. Catering to business travelers and discerning leisure travelers,
the airline earned its reputation as "The best care in the air" by providing
passengers with impeccable service and onboard amenities at competitive fares.
More information is available at http://www.midwestairlines.com.
Editor's Note: Interviews are available with Drs. Foster and Smith animal
experts.
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