Travel
Tips
Keep
in mind how long you will be traveling and make sure to bring at least one bowl
of fresh water for your pet to drink. If traveling long distances or an extended
period of time, add one or two more, just in case. Treat
your accommodations like you would your own home and please always clean up after
your pet. Accommodations that allow you to bring your beloved pet make special
allowances and we should not abuse the privilege. Treat the areas where you walk
as if it were you own yard. Your courtesy will spread to others. Schedule
a visit with your veterinarian before you leave on a trip. Ask your vet about
any flea, heartworm, or tick risks for areas you will be traveling to. If you
think that your pet may become carsick or restless, ask your vet about any appropriate
medications or treatments that you can give to your pet to help calm them.
Always
remember to bring the following on trips: A
sturdy leash and extra collarAn
old blanket or sheet to make cleanup easier wherever the pet's carrier will be
secured.Old sheets
to cover bedding and furniture once you reach your accommodations. Some
of your pet's own bedding. Two
gallons of extra drinking water from home. If your pet is especially sensitive,
use distilled water.
Food
& water bowl set.
Treats.
Toys or chew
items.
All required
medications, supplements, and preventatives.
Brush
or comb and lint remover.
For
cats, a full litter pan with extra litter, liners, and newspaper to place underneath
for cats.
Waste
removal bags.
Old
towels, carpet cleaner, disinfectant spray, and trash bags for accidents.
Flashlight
for those nighttime walks.Check
with your vet about your destination and if the area is prone to infectious diseases
like Lyme disease or giardia. Preventative measures can be taken.
It
is a good idea to carry a health certificate for each animal traveling with you
if traveling state to state or crossing international borders.
Be
sure to check with your airline carrier before heading for the airport in case
policies have changed since the last time you traveled by air.
Never
leave an animal alone in a closed car. Keep the air-conditioner going while traveling.
Also, keep your animal warm if leaving it alone in a car in cold weather.
Don't
roll down a car window enough for a dog to stick its head out, just enough to
get a good whiff of fresh air is plenty.
Feed
your pet a few hours before leaving to avoid carsickness.
Invest
in an airline-approved crate that has enough room for your pet to move around
easily, stand up and lie down. Keep your identification clearly labeled on the
side.
Let your
pet get used to the carrier a few weeks before you leave by letting him go in
and out as he pleases. Use rewards to praise your dog for good behavior.
When
in a hotel room, keep a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door to avoid a
maid being injured or allowing your pet to escape.
Check
out your accommodations thoroughly for proper places to walk your dog and distance
to busy streets before making reservations.
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