How To Prepare Your Dog For Vacation!

                                              IT’S VACATION TIME!

                                     Do you know what to pack for your pet?

                                              

                                             Referenced from: aboutdogs.com, koa.com & yourpaw.com

  CAMPING: Talk to your vet before you ever leave home about potential problems that could affect     your pet while traveling. Your vet is skilled to provide insight about common injuries and illnesses that   pets can likely encounter on the go.

·      Always take along information about your pet, including photos, breed, age, sex, color, and medical records.

·      Obtain a Health Certificate if you will be traveling from state to state or other country.

·      Make sure your pet is fully vaccinated & BRING RECORDS!

·      First Aid kit suggestions: Styptic powder (toenail bleeding), latex gloves, gauze, Eye/Skin wash,      Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Insect sting wipes, Adhesive tape, gauze pads, Scissors, hand wipes, Antiseptic toweletts, burn cream, cotton swabs, cotton balls, Pet care card, Pet emergency card, tweezers,   booties (if hot/cold foundation). Ask your vet for additional items.

AIRPLANE TRAVEL: Make sure you have a size appropriate- well ventilated kennel with a padded     surface & a pad to absorb moisture/urine.

·      Obtain a health certificate from your vet 10 days or less prior to travel.

·      Call you airline for more specifics & air ventilation.

·      Make sure to pack a collar (with identification)/leash, water/food & bowls, pet health records & veterinary contact information.

·      Make sure your pet has been micro chipped & registered.

·      Bring medication or sedatives (if recommended by your vet) 

·      Pack a first Aid kit in the event of an emergency.    

BOARDING: Be sure to ask your veterinarian for suggestions on boarding facilities first. Here are       some questions you may want to ask: Where will my animal stay? Can I view the facility? How often will     my pet be exercised? What will my animal eat? Is there interaction with other animals? What happens      if my animal becomes ill or injured? Cost?

·      Make a reservation well in advance.

·      Bring copy of necessary health records & make sure your pet’s shots are up to date.

·      Bring food, special instructions, and any other permitted items.

·      NEVER – bring items of value as they may become damaged or lost.

·      Make sure the boarding facility has contact numbers for you on your trip, plus local contacts in the event you are unable to be reached.