| Here are some important pet travel tips that | | | | be able to help you evaluate if Fido or |
| you need to know while planning a vacation | | | | Fluffy is up to it. |
| with your pet. | | | | |
| | | | Well behaved pets that are able to travel in |
| Bringing your pet with you on your vacation | | | | an appropriate sized container may be brought |
| is becoming easier. Lots of hotels and motels | | | | with you on the plane. They will be treated |
| are accommodating pet travel. | | | | as carry on luggage and will have to ride |
| | | | under your seat. |
| Most National Parks have strict regulations | | | | |
| restricting pets. Check with them ahead of | | | | Pet travel in your car is a much more |
| time. Your pet may not be able to walk with | | | | straight forward arrangement for all. Some |
| you but you can still spend some happy time | | | | pets can't handle it though and it is best to |
| together. | | | | make sure she is up to it before your |
| | | | vacation starts. |
| Before you bring Fido or Fluffy on your trip | | | | |
| make sure that they are physically up to it. | | | | Take basic safety precautions like not |
| Take her to the vet first and be sure that | | | | letting the animal run free in the vehicle. |
| she is in sound health. | | | | She could cause an accident. This means that |
| | | | she should be leashed securely or travel in a |
| Make sure she has all her necessary | | | | pet container. |
| vaccinations along with a health certificate | | | | |
| to bring along with you on your trip. | | | | Never leave your precious pet in a hot car |
| | | | with the windows shut. It doesn't take long |
| Be sure she has a collar with ID tag that | | | | for the temperature inside to reach lethal |
| contains your name and phone number. If she | | | | levels. |
| gets lost somehow, that could be the only way | | | | |
| she gets back home. | | | | Make sure you provide her with fresh water |
| | | | and food. For dogs, she will greatly |
| A pet that is not well behaved can be a | | | | appreciate frequent stops to get a quick bit |
| problem and may not be suited to travel. She | | | | of exercise. |
| will be in strange surroundings and you don't | | | | |
| want her to scratch or bite out of fear and | | | | When bringing your pet to a motel or hotel |
| confusion. | | | | that accommodates pet travel please be sure |
| | | | to follow all their rules. A bad experience |
| If you must leave your pet home please be | | | | will make it more difficult for future pet |
| sure that she is well cared for. Professional | | | | owners. Keep her leashed and clean up after |
| pet sitters, kennels, friends or family are | | | | her. Do not allow her to damage property by |
| options available to you. | | | | chewing or scratching. |
| | | | |
| Leave explicit instructions for care and the | | | | Be prepared for emergencies and possible |
| phone number of your vet. | | | | problems due to stress. If possible, find out |
| | | | the name and phone number of a local vet or |
| Most airlines will accommodate pet travel but | | | | animal hospital near where you will be |
| they all have their own rules. Dogs and cats | | | | staying. |
| are usually ok but other pets may present a | | | | |
| problem. | | | | With a little effort your vacation can be |
| | | | safe and fun for both people and animals. |
| Your pet can travel either in the passenger | | | | Remember, Fido or Fluffy can't look after |
| cabin or in the cargo hold. Pet travel in the | | | | themselves so it is up to you to be sure that |
| cargo hold can be a little rough and | | | | their traveling needs are taken care of. |
| ventilation is not the best. Your vet should | | | | |