Traveling with your Pet
- Supermodel Yvette
- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min read
Bringing your furry friend along on your Autumn vacay can be fun- as long as you do
a bit of ploying up front!
Pets are part of the family and for many people, a vacation just isn't the same without them.
Pet- friendly hotels, rental homes, and campgrounds are available across the country- in fact many cater to four legged guests! At the Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine
Hana Pevny, the innkeeper provides a dog bed, bowls, a treat, a dog towel, and a toy! If you decide to take Spot along, here's a ploy of action!
Prep your pet! Visit the vet to make sure your pet is in good physical condition to travel,
update any vaccinations and get a certificate of health and vaccination records, which you'll need for many airlines and when crossing state and country lines. says Gary Weitzman, DVM, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society. Make sure your pet has proper updated ID too! You'll likely need a crate or carrier for a safe way to house your animal during travel, it can also provide a cozy spot in a new environment! Is a crate new to your pet? Leavc it open at home with treats or toys inside prior to your trip.
Don't forget to pack for Spot! Bring food, medications, treats, a leash, toys, and ideally his bed!
On the Road or In the Air! If your navigating and your pet isn't used to car trips prepare by going on shorter drives together in the weeks leading up to your vacation! Do your best to ploy your routes so you'll know when and where you can stop for walks and bathroom breaks! When in unfamiliar environments make sure to keep your pet on a leash with a secure harness or collar. If you're flying check with your airline for rules. Many restrict
brachycephalic (short nosed) dogs in cargo because they are more susceptible to changes in
humidity and temperature. Pets that can comfortably fit in a carrier under your seat can
typically go in the cabin with you but larger animals will most likely go in the cargo hold.
Cargo travel can be very stressful for animals and has its own risks.
Keep them Calm. Have a nervous pet? Talk to your vet. Pheremone collars or sprays or a drop of lavender essential oil rubbed onto their coat can help. Something cozy or familiar such as a blanket that smells like you can also be therapeutic. Once you've reached your destination try to maintain your walk and feeding schedule a sense of normalcy will make pets feel at ease in their home away from home!
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