Dogs
Unless you plan to relocate, it is recommended to leave your pet at home in the care of a friend or a pet sitter. If you have a friend who is also a pet lover and who is willing to care for your dog while you’re away, then that solves your problem.
4. Prepare your pet before the trip. Let your dog or cat get used to his travel carrier weeks before your trip. You can do this by putting his food bowl inside the carrier and letting him stay inside for a few minutes, increasing the time of confinement with each day.
6. Don’t overfeed. On the day of your travel, feed your dog with a light meal. Just let your pet sip a small amount of water to quench his thirst to prevent an upset stomach that can be caused by traveling.
- Ask The Vet: Traveling With Your Pet
Find me at Facebook ...
- Travel Troubles With Fido?
Now Fido can fly the friendly skies with their his airline. Pet Airways has begun flights just for pets, as of July 14, from 5 major cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, and Washington DC. It's a start. If you have a larger dog--one that...
- Pet Airways: The First Airline For Four-legged Fliers
By Anna Lee The husband and wife team of Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel’s inspiration to start an airline exclusively for pets came from their own Jack Russell Terrier. She couldn’t fit under the seat in front of them as her carrier was just a tad too...
- How To Keep Pets Safe When You Move
By Julia Williams Moving is one of the most stressful things we humans have to endure. Whether it’s just across town or thousands of miles, moving is no picnic. Oh sure, it can be exciting and fun after the move, when you’re finally settled into...
- Flying High With Pets
From sea to land to air, we are looking at the best ways to travel with your pets this week. Today is a spotlight on JetBlue Airlines and their “JetPaws” program designed specifically for high-flyin’ pets. They even offer pets who sign up for the...
Dogs
Travel Guide for Pet Owners
If you have a dog or pet and you’re going on a trip, one of your concerns would be, will you take your pet with you or just leave him with a sitter? To be sure, consult your veterinary if your pet is suited for traveling. This is especially important if you’re going to travel by plane. For instance, some dog breeds are not suitable for traveling in cargo flight.
Unless you plan to relocate, it is recommended to leave your pet at home in the care of a friend or a pet sitter. If you have a friend who is also a pet lover and who is willing to care for your dog while you’re away, then that solves your problem. However, there are pet sitter services that you can hire as well. Just make sure that you’ll be hiring a pet sitter who has experience and genuine concern for pets.
If you do decide to take your pet with you, here is a travel guide for you:
1. Schedule a pre-trip health check up. General check-up and vaccination is very important since a health certificate from a certified vet is required to obtain legal travel pass for your pet. In some cases, a tranquilizer or sedative may be prescribed. Never attempt to give your pet any medication without a vet’s prescription.
2. Prepare your pet’s travel documents. Make sure that you are aware of the laws and regulations of the State or country you’re traveling to. Some countries require a quarantine certification aside from the health certificate issued by your vet.
3. Choose the right travel carrier. Make sure that there is enough ventilation and that your pet will be comfortable in his travel carrier. If you’re traveling by plane, there should be food and water included in the carrier.
5. Give your pet an ID tag. The ID tag should contain your home address and your contact numbers. Make sure that the tag is securely placed so it will not be detached from your pet.
7. Carry a photo of your pet with you at all times. It will be invaluable in case your pet gets lost at your destination.
8. Find a pet-friendly hotel. Make sure that you have made your reservations with a hotel that accepts guests with pets. Don’t forget that some hotels have a "no-pet" policy so you’ll want to verify this before making a reservation.
9. Make sure that the airline allows traveling pets. Some airlines have a no-pet policy so you’ll also want to confirm in advance if you’ll be able to take your pet with you on board or be transported as cargo. Ask for the airline’s complete rules and regulations for traveling pets so you’ll have enough preparation time.
10. Travel on a direct and same flight with your pet. If possible, it’s best to travel on a direct flight rather than one with stopovers to ensure your pet’s safety. It is also recommended to choose the same flight as your pet to avoid possible problems.
- Ask The Vet: Traveling With Your Pet
Find me at Facebook ...
- Travel Troubles With Fido?
Now Fido can fly the friendly skies with their his airline. Pet Airways has begun flights just for pets, as of July 14, from 5 major cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, and Washington DC. It's a start. If you have a larger dog--one that...
- Pet Airways: The First Airline For Four-legged Fliers
By Anna Lee The husband and wife team of Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel’s inspiration to start an airline exclusively for pets came from their own Jack Russell Terrier. She couldn’t fit under the seat in front of them as her carrier was just a tad too...
- How To Keep Pets Safe When You Move
By Julia Williams Moving is one of the most stressful things we humans have to endure. Whether it’s just across town or thousands of miles, moving is no picnic. Oh sure, it can be exciting and fun after the move, when you’re finally settled into...
- Flying High With Pets
From sea to land to air, we are looking at the best ways to travel with your pets this week. Today is a spotlight on JetBlue Airlines and their “JetPaws” program designed specifically for high-flyin’ pets. They even offer pets who sign up for the...