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TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET
Should Your Pet Travel?
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Before you make reservations, determine if your pet
should travel. Most animals can and do make the most
of the experience, but a small percentage simply are
not cut out for traveling. Illness, physical condition
and temperament are important factors, as is your
pet's ability to adjust to such stresses as changes
to his envi- ronment and routine. When in doubt, check
with your veterinarian. If you feel your pet isn't
up to the trip, it's better for everyone if he stays
home.
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Rule
#1: Pets who are very young, very old, pregnant,
sick, injured, prone to biting or excessive vocalizing,
or who cannot follow basic obedience cornrnands should
not travel.
Take into account the type of vacation and activities
you have planned. No pet is going to be happy (or
safe) cooped up in a car. Likewise, the family dog
may love camping and hiking, but the family cat may
not. Putting a little thought toward your animal's
needs and safely will payoff in a more enjoyable vacation
for everyone.
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Rule
#2: If your pet can't actively participate in
the trip, she should stay home.
Most of the information on these web pages pertains
to cats and dogs. If your traveling companion is a
bird, hamster, pig, ferret, lizard or other exotic
creature, remember that unusual animals are not always
accepted as readily as more conventional pets. Always
specify the type of pet you have when making arrangements.
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Rule
#3: Be specific when making travel plans that
include your pet. Nobody wants unpleasant surprises
on vacation.
If your pet stay behind, leave him in good hands while
you're gone. Family, friends and neighbors make good
sitters, especially if they know your pet and can
care for him in your home. Provide detailed instructions
for feeding, exercise and medication, as well as phone
numbers for your destination, your veterinarian and
your local animal emergency clinic. Professional pet
sitters offer a range of services, from feeding and
walking your pet daily to full time house sitting
while you are gone. Interview several candidates,
and always check credentials and references.
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Rule
#4: Never leave your pet with someone you don't
trust.
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