With summer right around the corner have you planned out your Woofin Fun Vacation? Paws in the Water, Wind in my Ears, Sun on my Fur, whether you are vacationing at a hotel, in your RV, boating or camping make sure to bring along pet safety and travel.
Traveling with your pets can be challenging yet rewarding, there are certain guidelines you should keep in mind for short or long trips.
When traveling in your car or RV make sure to utilize pet travel gear to keep them safe. A travel harness or crates are great. Remember that a vehicle can become extremely hot so never leave a pet in a vehicle unattended.
Boating, beach, pool or lakeside a PFD (life vest) is imperative along with disposable booties for hot sand or pavement to protect their pads.
Hotels and camping you need to plan ahead to be sure they allow pets also have handy a sign you can place on your tent or door that warns “pet inside” this way people like a maid will know not to open the door.
When traveling by Air with your pet you will need to plan ahead as they only allow a certain amount of pets per flight, size restrictions, additional fees and only pre-approved crate systems or carriers are permitted.
Know we come to the basics 1-2-3 of traveling with your pets so that it will be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Here are the top things to remember to bring, do and not to forget.
Pet food
Clean water
Pet’s medicines
Tag with current information
Leash
Bedding
First aid kit
Pet’s shots record and photo
Travel bowls
Poop bags
As I say everyday “Be Smart Ride Safe, in your car, boat, RV from point A to point B get there safe and enjoy the ride.”
