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Traveling with Your Dog

The warm weather is upon us and people are starting to plan their vacations. Vacationing or just any travel with the pooches is easier than ever. Hotels and resorts are more and more accepting of the furry family members these days, which takes some of pre-departure stress out of your trip. Or if you aren't so lucky, learn to what to look for in a good boarding facility. Pack the car and off we go! - If you and your pooch are planning on taking a long road trip anytime during the year, here are a few things you should know, and a few items you should definitely have in the car with you. If your pooch is not use to riding in the car take your dog for car rides before your trip just to get your dog use to riding in the car. Also bring bottled water

First Aid Kit - Something every vehicle should have, regardless of pets or children. In an emergency, you never what you will need, keep a fully stocked first aid kit in your vehicle at all times, since accidents can happen at any time.

Stuff You'll Need

Full water bottles - There's no guarrantee that you'll be able to stop along the road near clean water, and even an air-conditioned can make your dog thirsty on his trip. By keeping a water bottle or two full of drinkable water, you'll ensure that he has plenty of moisture. Also keep a bowl handy, as some dogs just will not drink from a bottle. Extra food - If you don't bring your dog's regular food with you, you do run the risk of having to switch him to a different brand if what he is used to is unavailable wherever you are. This can stress out a dog's digestive system, giving him gas, diarrhea, or causing him to vomit, which makes for a very smelly ride. His own blanket, or cuddly toy - A little comfort from home goes a long way, even if Mom and Dad are sitting in the front seat. Anxiety and stress can do funny (and smelly) things to a dog, like diarrhea, and nausea. Not pleasant to drive with. Spare leash and collar - And keep it handy. Not only good for the dog, but a spare leash can used for many things, including tying a splint in place if somebody breaks a bone. And if you put two six foot leashes together, you'll have a twelve foot lead should you need to secure your dog to anything, for any length of time.

Vaccinate your dog - Rabies vaccine, which your dog should have anyway, but he needs it at least thirty days in advance of crossing the border from any side.

Bordatella vaccines for Kennel Cough prevention, if you plan on boarding him at any time. This should be done at least 4 weeks in advance. Lyme Vaccine is recommended if you plan on entering an area where ticks are present.

Veterinary records - Simply because you never know when you might need them. They'll prove invaluable if you end up having to rush your pooch to the local veterinarian's office for whatever reason. And if you plan on leaving the country, a current statement of health will be needed, saying that your dog is free of any diseases and has had the current rabies vaccine.

April 2008
Hi, the recent edit you made to Case sensitivity has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the sandbox for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative edit summary. You may also wish to read the introduction to editing. Thanks. Prashanthns (talk) 21:47, 15 April 2008 (UTC)