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May 18, 2007
Tips for Summer Travel!
From the ASPCA site.
For some pet parents, summer vacation’s no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come. But traveling without thoughtful preparation can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. Before you embark on your journey, the ASPCA would like to offer pet parents some essential advice:
If you’re traveling by air:
- Don’t forget a collar with destination info and an ID tag.
- Purchase a USDA-approved shipping crate large enough for your pet to stand, sit and turn around in comfortably, and write the words “LIVE ANIMAL” in letters at least one inch tall on the top and sides of the crate.
- Book direct flights whenever possible. This will help to avoid any chance of your pet being left on the tarmac during extreme weather conditions or mishandled by baggage personnel.
- Freeze a small bowl of water for your pet the night before you leave. It won’t spill during loading and will melt by the time she’s thirsty.
If you’re driving:
- Make sure your pet’s collar has an ID tag with your home address, along with a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information.
- Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can quickly become a furnace.
- Always bring plenty of plastic jugs filled with bottled or tap water from home. Drinking water she’s not used to could upset your pet’s stomach.
- Don’t forget to bring along your pet’s rabies vaccination record, as some states require proof at certain interstate crossings.
For additional information, check out our complete lists of car and air travel tips.
Posted by sue at May 18, 2007 10:13 AM