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TIPS FOR THE ROAD

Traveling with a pet creates its own unique stressors. Advise clients to think through their travel plans thoroughly. “You really don’t want to push an animal that’s never traveled before into a carrier for five to ten hour drives”. To help the pet travel more comfortably, veterinarians also suggest putting a small blanket from home in the carrier so the pet smells a familiar scent.

Here is a handy checklist for travel with pets.

• Pet carrier with soft blanket.

• Leash

• Collar and identification tags with contact information taped or etched on the back.

• Water and food dishes.

• Medications.

• Medical records for pets with chronic conditions.

• Vaccination records for boarding.

• Interactive records for boarding.

• Interactive toys to ward off boredom.

• A recent photo in case the pet becomes lost.

• Local emergency veterinary hospital phone number and addressed.

When pets must stay behind, owners must choose between boarding and hiring a pet sitter. Boarding facilities typically require updated vaccinations and medical records-especially for pets with health concerns. A reliable sitter needs to keep the pet’s schedule on track, provide daily exercise and companionship, and have permission to seek medical treatment.

Source: Iams Company

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