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Protecting Your Pet While on the Road

By Paula Farris

Traveling with the family dog or cat can be a great adventure, but even well trained animals sometimes act strangely in unusual places and situations. If your four legged friend runs off or has medical problems it will be very helpful to have prepared beforehand.

These tips will help you to transport your animal safely.

  • Before you leave home make up a "Lost Pet" flyer.

  • Include a picture of your animal and the following information:

    • Size & Breed

    • Color

    • Answers to the Name of "insert pet's name"

    • Any Special Markings

    • Sex, Age

    • License Tag #

    • Your Local Contact Number/Address (It would be good to leave this blank and hand write the information for where you are at the time of the incident.)

    • Your Home Contact Information (Don’t put your own phone number and address, but that of a friend, neighbor or your vet. If a would be thief sees a flyer with out of town or out of state information you may become vulnerable to a house theft.)

  • If necessary, use this flyer to make copies and distribute around town.



  • Let your vet know when and where you will be traveling with your pet. He may be aware of certain vaccinations or precautions you should take for certain areas. If your pet is prone to motion sickness ask your vet for suggestions or a prescription for helping to keep your furry friend calm.



  • Make sure that your pet has current tags, current vaccinations and a name tag. Consider carrying a copy of the vaccination records and registration in your luggage.



  • Never leave any animal alone in extremely hot or cold weather. The temperature inside a vehicle in warm weather can easily reach 120 degrees or higher in a very short period of time. And if your pet is unaccustomed to the cold she can succumb to hypothermia. Better to plan stops where Fido or Fifi can join you than to endanger their health or their lives.



  • Make sure your pet is ALWAYS wearing a collar with identification and contact information. A lost pet that cannot be identified may never be reunited with his owners.



Take some precautions when traveling with your Best Friends and you can create wonderful family travel memories!

For more tips on staying safe while you travel check out this article on what to do if you are lost.

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