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Taking Care of Your Pet When You Are On The Go

Here are ten tips you should keep in mind when traveling with your pet:

1. Before the trip, take your animal for a veterinary check-up and obtain a health certificate and documentation of inoculations.

2. Your animal’s travel crate must be large enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down in comfortably. Also you should line the bottom of the crate with towels to absorb urine.

3. Try to avoid traveling in extreme weather conditions. If you must travel in hot weather, try to make the trip in the evening or early morning.

4. Bring a couple of jugs of cold water. The water can be used to cool down your pet if the car should break down.

5. Dogs should be given water and exercise during rest stops, but they should not be allowed to run loose at rest areas. No matter how well trained an animal is, this is a new experience and an accident could happen. Cats, birds and all other pets should remain in their carriers until safely indoors once your destination for the day is reached.

6. Under no circumstances should you leave a pet in a parked car. It takes only minutes for an animal to develop heatstroke.

7. If you will be flying, remember that most airlines have a limit on the number of pets allowed per cabin, so be sure to inform your airline when you make your reservation that you'll be boarding with your animal. Also, ask for the allowable dimensions of your pet’s carrier. If your pet is flying in the cargo section and you’re traveling in hot weather or to a warm climate, book a night flight. Also freeze water you provide for your pet so that it will not fall out during loading, but will melt by the time the animal is thirsty.

8. Let the person sitting next to you know that you have a pet with you. (He or she may be allergic and want to switch seats with someone else.)

9. If you are planning to stay in a hotel, make arrangements prior to starting your trip. Your pet should be a welcome guest.

10. When you arrive at your destination, keep your pet in a calm, quiet area and give him or her plenty of time to adjust to the new environment.

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