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Traveling With Pets

Many people unknowingly put their pet in danger while driving or flying. This week, we talk about how to keep your furry friends safe and calm when traveling. Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Mel Plaut  Additional Reading: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-carrier-for-cats-and-small-dogs/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_12" target="_blank">The 6 Best Travel Carriers for Cats and Small Dogs of 2024</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/lists/flying-with-your-cat-or-small-dog/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_12" target="_blank">Flying With Your Cat or (Small) Dog</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multitool/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_12" target="_blank">The 7 Best Multi-Tools of 2024</a>Products We Recommend: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62900/203114/4/191009?merchant=Amazon">SturdiBag Pro 2.0</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDXSSHO/?tag=thewire06-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;ascsubtag=F0401HZWSB9MPW39FHTD3P47P7H3Z">Feliway Travel Spray</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/60606/199285/4/193023?merchant=Amazon">Peepeego Non-Slip Dog Pad</a>Mel loves: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/5860/16784/4/140728?merchant=Amazon">Leatherman Skeletool CX</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/49001/177945/4/140730?merchant=Amazon">Leatherman Signal</a> 
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The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.