In this episode of When Pets Fly, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant are joined by guest doctors Megan Sprinkle and Mary Cope to discuss essential tips for traveling with pets. They start with seasonal pet safety and tick prevention, moving into air travel guidelines and feeding strategies. The conversation covers bloating, GDV, and keeping pets occupied during travel. They address over-the-counter medications, veterinary care, and the benefits of home-cooked meals, fruits, and vegetables. Water considerations and pet-friendly treats are highlighted, alongside managing weight, allergies, and special diets. The episode also explores pet sedation, motion sickness, and calming products, concluding with advice for pets with eating issues and future podcast plans.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome

(0:57) Seasonal pet safety and tick prevention tips

(8:14) Guest doctors introduction and backgrounds

(14:22) Traveling with pets by air and feeding guidelines

(21:10) Discussion on bloating, GDV, and keeping pets occupied

(25:19) Over-the-counter medications and veterinary care during travel

(30:08) Home-cooked meals and feeding pets fruits and vegetables

(37:14) Water considerations and pet-friendly treats during travel

(42:48) Maintaining pet's weight and managing allergies/special diets

(51:12) Pet sedation, motion sickness, and calming products for travel

(55:17) Recommended treats and travel-friendly pet foods

(1:00:16) Tips for pets with eating issues while traveling

(1:08:43) Final thoughts and advice for pet travel

(1:14:37) Closing remarks, podcast announcement, and future plans