Health Tips

	Pet Health Tips
Tips on Traveling with pets
Flying with your pet: Obtain a physical exam and health certificate for your pet according to your airlines regulations Sedation is often not recommended, check with us to see if your pet is an exception.
Driving with your pet: Use carriers or harnesses to "Buckle them in:" Some carriers have seatbelt adapters It is unsafe for pets to be loose in the car, for them and you! Make frequent rest stops: dogs should be walked and all pets should have access to fresh water! Motion sickness: medication is available that can control nausea desensitization training: multiple small trips in the car ahead of time DO NOT LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED IN THE CAR! Many hotels and motels allow pets to stay with you, some may charge an additional fee
Identification to insure the return of lost pets: Identification tags should be worn by all pets When traveling, make temporary tags with travel address and emergency contact information. Permanent identification: microchips and tatoos Have a current picture of your pet in case you need to make lost pet signs
Tips for boarding or pet sitting: Recommendations for kennels: Get references for good kennels from friends, neighbors or vets Make sure vaccinations are up to date Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination is a must for dogs! Bring your petÕs own food (or make sure kennel has same food) Remember that kennels can be stressful for some dogs and can be great fun for others. If your dog is stressed by kenneling, consider a pet sitter instead. House sitting/Pet sitting: Less stress for some pets (especially cats) Make sure you schedule adequate visits for your petÕs needs Many services are bonded and insured
Leave contact information when traveling without your pets: Where you are staying: phone numbers, room numbers, etc. Have an emergency contact person. Someone who can make medical decisions for pets, make sure they have the phone number for the animal hospital.




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