Pet Travel Tips

Make sure your pets are up-to-date with their vaccinations,flea, tick and heartworm treatments.
Microchip (in addition to collar and tags) – a very important tool to help you locate your pets should they wander during your adventures together. This little rice-grain sized object can help bring them back to you.
Pack their bags! Be sure to bring along extra collars, leashes, toys as well as food and water bowls for your pets.
Bring extra food, treats – and don’t forget the water. Water content changes from city to city so it’s best to prevent digestive upset and bring bottled water or bottled tap water from home.
Locate a veterinary medical provider near your travel destination. Being prepared will give you peace of mind. There are many sources to help you locate a quali ed veterinarian near your destination location. (www.healthypet.com/accreditation/hospitalsearch.aspx)
Bring medical records, medications and identification, including pictures of you with your pets.
First aid kits are essential in the case of an emergency.
Remember, pets don’t belong in hot cars! Heat stroke can be deadly and happens in minutes.

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