| When traveling with your dog, there are a few tips | | | | reunited with their dog. |
| you need to follow to ensure a safe and comfortable | | | | Plan ahead for your dog when you travel with them. |
| ride for the animal. First off, make sure that your pet | | | | Bring your dogs favorite chew toys, and buy a |
| is healthy enough to travel by taking them to a vet | | | | couple more for the ride so they have something |
| about one week beforehand and having them | | | | new with them. Bring their favorite blanket or dog |
| checked out. While you are there, be sure that all of | | | | bed with them, as well. Make sure that you take |
| their vaccinations are up to date. You will want to | | | | frequent breaks so that your dog can stretch and |
| bring along proof of this, so make sure you have all | | | | use the bathroom. Always keep your dog leashed, as |
| the appropriate paperwork before you leave. If not, | | | | well. Be sure to bring plenty of dog food and bottled |
| the vet that performed the shots can most likely | | | | water, and be sure your dog gets plenty to drink. |
| give you copies. You may also want to bring a photo | | | | Never leave him or her in a closed car if you stop |
| of your dog, in case it gets lost. | | | | anywhere- always be sure the windows are down |
| Make sure that your dog has proper identification on | | | | enough to allow plenty of air circulation. If you plan to |
| them, specifically as a tag around their neck. This info | | | | stay in hotels on your trip, be sure to check ahead |
| should include the dogs name, address, phone number | | | | to see if they are pet friendly. |
| and a cell phone number. Many people have their | | | | Traveling with your dog can be an easy task, as long |
| dogs chipped, meaning a small chip is implanted | | | | as you properly prepare for the journey with the |
| underneath the animals skin that can help them be | | | | intent to keep your dog healthy and happy! |