Important Tips For Traveling with Pets

Road trip! With summer here, our humans will be traveling more.  American Lifestyle Magazine gives these great trips that you should show your people before they take you on a vacation.

Planning for a trip can be a daunting experience, and traveling with your pet can seem like a lot more work, especially if you have never done it before. Before you hit the road, though, make sure you reference the handy road trip tips below.

Carry On
Be sure the carrier fits the pet. Your pet should be able to stand up and turn. The carrier should have a solid, leakproof floor, covered with a towel in case of accidents.

Get Attached
Before you place your pet in a carrier, attach a collar, leash, and harness. You don’t want to risk losing him during a struggle to attach these items at your destination.

Drive Safe with Us!

I found this great article on the RE/MAX Housing Blog:

The drive to your new home can be the ultimate road trip for you and your pet. They probably won’t argue about your choice of music and they also won’t ask "are we there yet?" a million times (at least not in so many words). Still, the open road can present a wide range of dangers to our four-legged friends. Here are some tips to help keep them safe during your travels.

1. Vet check.
Take your pet for a checkup to be sure he or she is healthy enough to travel. If you’re crossing state lines, get an official health certificate to prove they are up to date on all vaccinations. Finally, pick up an extra supply of your pet’s meds, just in case you misplace them among everything else that’s stuffed in the car or U-Haul.

2. Check their ID.
Can you still read the engraving on your pet’s tag? Be sure the information is up-to-date and legible. Double check the information registered with your pet's microchip.

Tips For Traveling With Your Pet

I love this article, taken from Washington's Top News:

‘Tis the season for beach vacations, camping trips and outdoor adventures, galore.

During the summer travel season, many pet owners choose to take their four-legged family members with them on vacation. After all, man’s best friend also makes an excellent travel companion. But before you hit the road or take to the skies, veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson has some tips to make your trip go safely and run smoothly.

Road Trips with Rover
Planning a road trip with your pet? You’ll need to plan ahead, Nelson says. For instance, if your pet gets the least bit car sick just driving around the block, consider talking to your vet about medicines that battle car sickness without sedating your dog or cat. Nelson says there are some great drugs that will calm pets down in the car, without completely knocking them out.

Throw a few extra water bottles in the cooler to quench your pet’s thirst on the journey. “You don’t want to over-hydrate them, but you definitely don’t want them dehydrated,” Nelson says.