Traveling with Your Pet Plan ahead!

• If traveling for pleasure, will your pet enjoy this trip?

  • Birds and exotic animals may be more comfortable at home with a reputable pet sitter.

  • The young may be too much to care for whereas the older pet may not enjoy all of the commotion.

  • Will s/he be OK if left alone for some amount of time? Not all places will accept pets – zoos, museums, restaurants.

  • How hot will it be? Animals can overheat quickly left alone in a car.

• Is your pet comfortable in a crate?

  • Is s/he crate trained and is it large enough for your pet to stand up & turn around?

• Do you know what the requirements are of the state, country you are traveling to or through and your airline information?

  • Check the state, country and airline for their requirements

  • Go to www.aphis.usda.gov

  • Scroll down under APHIS Service to Find Traveler’s Information

• Is your pet current on exam and vaccinations?

  • If your pet will be in contact with other dogs or cats, s/he may need additional vaccination, such as Bordatella for dogs, Feline Leukemia for cats.

• Where to stay? Check out www.letsgopets.com for pet friendly hotels

  • Check out the cities you will be staying in for Daycare or Boarding facilities and their requirements.

Stuff to bring

• Medical records, rabies certificates, health certificates

• Heartworm preventative, flea/tick medication, sedation medication o Other medication your pet is on filled for the duration of your trip

• Food, water, toys

  • Enough food for trip duration

  • Extra bowls and extra leash and collar

  • Bottle of water o Extra bedding, towels, litter material

  • Toys, treats, favorite blanket, pillow

• Emergency Pet First Aid kit

  • Online stores sell this item

• Emergency Veterinarians, Daycare or Boarding facility information in visiting cities

  • Go online to find information and bring addresses and phone numbers

• A current photo of your pet in case s/he gets lost