Travel Tips for Dogs
If you are planning
a trip and will be taking your dog we have some simple tips to share.
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.
First and foremost
always treat your accommodations like you would your own home. 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 dog may become carsick or restless, ask your vet about
appropriate medications or treatments that you can give to your dog to
help calm them.
Always remember to
bring the following on trips:
A sturdy leash and
extra collar
An old blanket or
sheet to make cleanup easier wherever the dog's carrier will be secured.
Old sheets to cover
bedding and furniture once you reach your accommodations.
Some of your dog's
own bedding.
Two gallons of
extra drinking water from home. If your dog is especially sensitive, use
distilled water.
Food and water bowl
set.
Treats.
Toys or chew items.
All required
medications, supplements, and preventatives.
Brush or comb and
lint remover.
Waste removal bags.
Old towels, carpet
cleaner, disinfectant spray, and trash bags for accidents.
Flashlight for
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 dog a few
hours before leaving to avoid carsickness.
Invest in an
airline-approved crate that has enough room for your dog to move around
easily, stand up and lie down. Keep your identification clearly labeled on
the side.
Let your dog 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 dog 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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