| Whether you are traveling a short distance or a long | | | | of its medical records. Having these available can be |
| distance there are a few things you need to ensure | | | | helpful if you have need of taking the pet to a new |
| while traveling with your pet. While planning a trip | | | | veterinarian, in a strange area who does not know |
| with your pet regardless of the distance you want to | | | | your animal or its medical background. Also, you may |
| ensure its health, safety and comfort. Begin by first | | | | want to consider having a microchip inserted so you |
| considering its needs and then consider all the | | | | can keep close tabs on the animal and locate it faster |
| different option that is available to you. | | | | and easier if it becomes lost while traveling to a |
| - Sometimes the Best Option is to leave the Pet at | | | | strange area. Remember, it is better to be safe than |
| Home | | | | to be sorry, when you can prevent the loss of you |
| Keep in mind that if you are not able to do some of | | | | animal companion. |
| these things for your pet, it may be a good idea to | | | | - Pet ID Tags |
| find a good and reliable pet sitter to keep your dog | | | | Your should already be using pet ID tags to help |
| for you, while you travel alone to your destination | | | | identify your favorite companion in case it gets out |
| and back home again. Many pets may not do so well | | | | and gets lost while at home. However, this is |
| while traveling such as while riding in a vehicle or | | | | especially important when traveling. You can include |
| traveling by airplane. If it does suffer from being | | | | your home phone number or even your cell phone |
| uncomfortable, the best option for it is to leave it at | | | | number on the tag. Another good idea is to purchase |
| home where it is surrounded by the things it knows | | | | an additional ID tag when you arrive at your |
| and is more comfortable being there. | | | | destination that will provide the information needed |
| - Visit the Veterinarian before Traveling | | | | to contact you where you are staying at your |
| However, if you do take it with you, you may need | | | | destination. Having two tags can help insure the |
| to talk with your veterinarian and have a health | | | | return of a lost pet when you are in a strange place. |
| check done and then get a health certificate from | | | | - Safety First Always |
| the vet. You should make sure that your pet is up to | | | | While traveling, you need to make sure that your |
| date with all its shots, especially when you are | | | | animal is secure. You can do this by making sure that |
| traveling out of state or out of the country. If the | | | | you secure the animal in pet crate while traveling in |
| animal suffers from any type of motion sickness | | | | any vehicle or airplane. Remember to buckle your pet |
| leaving it at home or finding an all natural solution may | | | | in when traveling by car. |
| be your best option for ensuring its comfort. | | | | If you use these tips you can better ensure the |
| While traveling makes sure that you carry with you | | | | safety of the animal, health and comfort while |
| any type of medications you need as well as a copy | | | | traveling with your pet. |