Want to take Rover or Fluffy on your next out-of-town adventure?
WHERE TO START
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Talk with your vet to determine if other medications, such as anti-anxiety pills, would be helpful.
This documentation should include proof of vaccinations and copies of any records that pertain to an existing condition.
Refer to the U.S. Department of Agricultures Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website forstateorinternational requirements.
While sometimes less is more when traveling, this is not the case with pets, according to Pawlowski.
it’s crucial that you be prepared in case of weather or traffic delays.
Speaking of packing, consider special rolling suitcases designed specifically for animal travel.
Pack a few favorite toys and treats as well.
Dogs are bonded to people.
But cats are bonded to areas and places, he explains.
Check the weather
Animals from warm-weather climates that are going someplace cold may need a sweater or jacket.
This is especially true for small animals with thin coats of fur or hair.
confirm your pet gets used to wearing it before leaving home.
Dont just take it with you and assume that theyre going to be OK, Pawlowski says.
When scanned by a vet or shelter, it provides identifying and ownership contact information to a computer.
The procedure to implant a microchip costs about $25 to $60, according to GoodRx.
Cats fall for this every time.
Much like the irresistible empty cardboard box, he says, Theyre going to go sit in there.
Then the morning of the trip, when theyre in there, just shut the door.
Also, confirm the carrier has a towel or bed inside with their scent on it.
AIR TRAVEL
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Cats and small dogs can be brought with you into the passenger cabin, in a carrier.
Size limits vary by airline.
For instance, American Airlines limits pet weight to 20 pounds, including the carrier.
This is a situation you want to avoid if you might.
