Vacations

Trip Tips

Plan Ahead

· Find out if pets are welcome at your destination and what facilities and services are available for them. 
· Determine if your pet can travel without becoming sick or distressed. 
· Have your pet examined by your veterinarian to give it a clean bill of health and update its vaccinations. 
· When traveling by car stop every few hours to let your pet exercise 
· When possible, book direct flights during the cooler morning and evening hours. 
· Consider boarding. Pets are often happier and safer in a secure boarding kennel or with an experienced caretaker.

Take These Things Along

· Your pet's current health and rabies certificates from your vet. They are required when crossing borders or when traveling by airplane. 
· Dry food (it keeps better than canned) 
· Jug of cool water 
· Feeding dishes 
· Your pet's favorite toys 
· Your pet's medication 
· A travel kennel (this is required if you travel by airplane) and a leash 
· Make sure your pet wears a collar with current identification and that its license tags are attached.

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