If your pet has not traveled before, try a short overnight or weekend trip first.If your pet is very young or old, or is ill, pregnant, or recovering from surgery, it may be better for all concerned to look into a pet sitter or kennel rather than take a chance on injuring your pet by taking it with you.If you are in doubt, ask your veterinarian.Be honest about your pet's ability to travel.
Ask your veterinarian about any flea, heartworm, or tick risks for areas you will be traveling to.These certificates are also strongly recommended if your plans do not include air travel as you may need to board your pet unexpectedly and many kennels will not accept pets without these certificates.Make certain that all vaccinations are up to date and obtain current health and rabies certificates no more than ten (10) days prior to your departure.Your veterinarian can tell you more about this procedure.If your pet becomes carsick or restless when traveling, ask your veterinarian about appropriate medications or treatments.And, if your pet does require emergency medical care, these will allow this to take place much more quickly and without the potentially dangerous duplication of vaccinations.You will be required to have these if your pet is traveling by air.Microchip procedures are safe, quick, inexpensive, and very common.
Inform your veterinarian where you will be traveling to, for how long, as well as whether your pet will be traveling by air or car.Seriously consider having your pet microchipped - animal hospitals, humane societies, kennels, and shelters nationwide are using scanners that will read these implanted chips and let you be reunited with your lost pet.Many pets become separated from their people while traveling and often collars are not on pets when they are recovered at shelters.
The crate should be free of interior hazardous protrusions, have a door that securely latches, and have handles or grips on the outside to prevent anyone who might need to handle the crate from being bitten.Include your personal 800 number if you have one or the words "call collect".
Print your pet's name and your name, address, and phone number for both your home and destination on the outside of the crate with permanent marker.You need a sturdy, properly ventilated crate of adequate size for your pet to stand up, turn around, and lie down in comfortably.The bottom should be leak proof and covered with a towel or other absorbent material.Never put a leash in the crate as your pet could get tangled in it.Knobs or a rim at least 3/4 inches deep is required so that the ventilation will not be blocked.Make sure your pet is accustomed to the crate before you begin your trip.
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