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‘Community cats’ find a stroke of luck; and a turtle swims very, very far

In this new column, I've asked you to submit your own pet and animal stories. Last week you submitted several, including more reports of...

A noble ‘Prime Mouser’ cat, a doggie condo, and a wonderful three-legged school project

Cats hide in the weirdest places! Thanks to all of you who commiserated with me about cats gone missing in the RV. Gorilla would approve...

Introducing Dr. Karel’s Krazy Kritter Korner: Animal stories galore!

I love funny, touching, wacky and even sad stories about animals: Anything animal, I adore. A meme or a short video can sometimes make...

Best dog exercise pens: How to safely contain dogs at your RV site

By Cheri Sicard As the new adoptive mother of an Australian Cattle Dog rescue who needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation, this video was...

Top 8 dog trainer tips for RVing with dogs

By Cheri Sicard Endless RVing’s MJ happens to also be a certified professional dog trainer. In the video below she shares her top 8 tips...

Is pet insurance a good idea?

Is pet insurance a good idea? The short answer is yes, but it comes with a few qualifications. Much like two-legged health insurance. First, you'll...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, February 2, 2023

Issue 2049 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

What if disaster strikes and you can’t get back to your RV?

By Barry Zander The rains came. We didn’t think they would stop. Almost 11 inches hit the west face of Mt. Lemmon towering above Catalina...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, December 12, 2022

Issue 2011 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, November 28, 2022

Issue 2001 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, September 2, 2022

Issue 1940 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, August 19, 2022

Issue 1930 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Why coyotes pose a threat to your pet in campgrounds

National parks require pets to be leashed to protect the local wildlife. But where coyotes roam it's the pets that need protection. As in...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Issue 1922 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask the Pet Vet: Heat stroke in pets can cause death. Know the signs

Hot dogs ... and cats! Heat stroke is a danger to your pet. Having recently moved to one of the hottest places on Earth (Palm...

The long, long RV trip, Week 6: An explosive tire blowout and an emotional goodbye

This installment of the Long Long RV Trip took me a while to write. I kept procrastinating on it because it was a pretty...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, July 15, 2022

Issue 1905 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Clever ways to store pet food bowls in an RV

Crunch! Crunch! That’s the sound of your shoe pulverizing a piece of your dog’s crunchy nuggets (or whatever dog food your “good boy” eats)....

RV Daily Tips. Friday, June 17, 2022

Issue 1885 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Is sleeping with your pet healthy? Yes… and no…

Is sharing your bed with your pet a good idea? As a lifelong pet owner who has shared her bed with many cats and dogs,...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Issue 1837 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, March 28, 2022

Issue 1826 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Five ways to prevent your pet being killed in the desert

Here are some tips about traveling with pets, primarily dogs, in the desert according to rangers at Death Valley National Park. The advice is...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, February 17, 2022

Issue 1799 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: What is the best pet monitoring device?

Dear Dave, We need to get a monitoring system to keep our dog safe in the RV when we do adventures that he can't attend....

Gadget review: Window-mounted kitty sill is purrrrrfect for RVing cats

Cat campers, here is a great addition to your camper if you are parked for a period of time: the window-mounted kitty sill. I...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Issue 1767 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Pests on your pets: The best meds to use to keep ’em off!

Ewwwww, pests on your pets like fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are gross and annoying. Your cats and dogs are exposed to these every day,...

Record-breaking winter storms sweep across U.S. What RVers need to know to keep their pets safe

As many areas across the western region of the country are impacted by record-breaking winter storms, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, December 3, 2021

Issue 1745 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Pet safety during the holidays: Don’t let the Grinch steal your pet’s Christmas!

The holidays are coming! Pets are known to spoil a good Christmas party by getting into trouble. What are some of the things you...

Ask the Pet Vet: My pet is old. What do I do if they die while RVing?

Dear Dr. Karel, As a person who travels with a very senior cat, 19+ years old, do you have any thoughts if they die “on...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Issue 1738 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

How to transport and where to store pet fencing with an RV

A recent conversation with fellow RVers centered around ways to transport pet fencing as you enjoy the RV lifestyle. RVers with pets, especially dogs,...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, November 18, 2021

Issue 1734 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Is the cat missing? You’ll be shocked at all the places your pet can hide in your RV

Pets usually adapt fairly well to new situations. That is, usually. But then, there are pets that do not. A new RVer (and cat...

Wildlife safety: Your dog(s) can harm wildlife and natural habitats

It is a wonderful image – a dog running freely in the woods with his human strolling the path, both free to enjoy the nature...

Getting started: The RV nightmare continues, and my first trip was no exception

It is Halloween, October 31st, and I am supposed to be in Oklahoma at my Harvest Hosts llama/alpaca farm enjoying those wonderful creatures. Instead,...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, October 22, 2021

Issue 1715 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Pet owners: Your pet’s toys are a vital part of their lives. Here’s why

The Humane Society says, “For dogs and other pets, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity.” You may have noticed a big change...

Easily create a space-saving pet nook in your RV

Has Rover’s bed become a trip hazard in the RV? Does Kitty need a quiet place of her own inside your RV? Here are...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, October 1, 2021

Issue 1700 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Mods: An access door for your cat or dog

By Russ and Tiña De Maris We're not sure where to lay our (pardon) paws on any hard statistical information, but if an eyeball survey...

Ask the Pet Vet: What type of insect repellent is safe for my pets?

Dear Dr. Karel,  What is the safest way to repel mosquitoes from dogs? Not heartworm concern, we use preventives for that. But just from biting...

Update! The search for an RV for my 11 (now 12) cats is over!

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about shopping for a trailer to carry my 11 (now 12) cats across the country in an...

She’s on the hunt to find an RV to fit her 11 cats. Can you help her decide?

I have been shopping for a suitable RV to travel with my horde of cats. (FYI, a horde of cats is referred to as...

Ask the Pet Vet: Introductions are in order, and please ask me your questions!

Hello! My name is Dr. Karel Carnohan – please call me Dr. Karel! I am delighted to join the RVtravel.com team to share my...

What to do if you lose your pet. Everything you need to know

Every year approximately 10 million pets are lost or stolen in the United States. That is a startling statistic! What should an RVing pet...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Issue 1668 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Guidelines for RVing with pets for a safe and pawsitively fun experience

So, you have your first RV and are excited to hit the road? Congratulations! Have you thought about what to do with Fido and...

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