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Traveling with Your Dog on Memorial Day

May 20, 2009 by Paris and John  
Filed under Tips

Do you and your dog have travel plans for Memorial Day weekend? It’s just around the corner so now’s the time to make those hotel reservations and pack those bags! Here are some great tips from PurinaCareĀ® Pet Health Insurance when traveling with your dog over the holiday:

  • Take updated vaccinations / medical records with you on the trip.
  • Carry a copy of your veterinarian’s business card or phone number.
  • Pack any medications (including heartworm prevention).
  • Make sure your pet’s collar has updated I.D. information.
  • Have a leash and harness easily accessible.
  • Pack containers of water for rest stops; plan to stop at least every two hours.
  • Have an adequate supply of pet food in a watertight container.
  • Never leave your pet in the car. Plan stops at pet friendly locations.
  • Look for pet friendly hotels and call ahead to make reservations.

To those tips, we’d add some important considerations just in case your dog should be lost on the trip. Pack a good photo of your dog along with his microchip number and the phone number to call if you’ve registered his chip number with a lost pet service. An alternative to carrying these items with you is to email the photo and information to a web-accessible email account such as Yahoo or gMail; you’ll have access to the materials while traveling.

Happy travels!

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