| The holiday season is quickly approaching; | | | | give your pet sufficient time to digest the |
| Thanksgiving is gone, and Christmas is right | | | | food, yet they will not have an empty |
| on its heels. For many families, the holiday | | | | stomach. Also, try to keep your pet's normal |
| season means travel. People sometimes have a | | | | feeding schedule if possible. However, do not |
| difficult time trying to find someone to | | | | feed your pet while in the car...it is very |
| watch their pet; maybe all of their friends | | | | likely you will have to clean up you pet's |
| and neighbors will be out of town as well, | | | | carsick mess. It is also best to bring your |
| and they don't want to take their pup to the | | | | own water in plastic bottles or gallon jugs. |
| kennel...it is a nerve-wracking experience, | | | | Sometimes water from a different area can |
| and most people don't want to subject their | | | | upset your pet's stomach because they are not |
| precious pet to other dog's diseases and | | | | used to the water. There are several pet |
| illnesses. So, why not take your pup with | | | | items you should be sure to bring: travel |
| you? That way, you will be able to ensure the | | | | papers (some states require authentication of |
| safety and comfort of your pet this holiday | | | | vaccination prior to entering the state's |
| season. Also, your pet is a member of the | | | | border), food (enough for the duration of |
| family; why would leave them behind? If you | | | | your entire trip and then some), water, bowl |
| decide to travel by car, there are a few | | | | (s), leash, plastic bags, waste scooper, |
| things you will want to consider before you | | | | doggie toys and treats, and any medications |
| leave. Here are a few helpful tips to ensure | | | | and grooming supplies you will need. It also |
| you and your pet a safe, easy, and fun | | | | a good idea to bring along a pet first aid |
| traveling experience. First, for your pet's | | | | kit; it is always better to be on the safe |
| ultimate safety, you will want to consider | | | | side, especially when traveling. Make sure |
| purchasing a crate or pet carrier if you do | | | | your pet has I.D. tags that are current and |
| not own one already. Many top-of-the-line pet | | | | easily readable. You will want to put your |
| carriers come with loops for a seat belt to | | | | pet's name, address, and a phone number on |
| easily attach, thus allowing your pet to be | | | | the tag as well. Though the holidays are a |
| securely fastened in their carrier on the car | | | | busy time, it is well worth taking your pet |
| seat. Make sure you bring a crate that is | | | | with you as part of the family. As long as |
| large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie | | | | you plan ahead and are prepared, you should |
| down and turn around in. You don't want your | | | | be fine as you travel with your best friend. |
| pet to get claustrophobic and start barking; | | | | Enjoy your holiday vacation! |
| on a car trip, you want your pet to be as | | | | |
| comfortable as possible. Next, make sure you | | | | This article brought to you by Visit us for |
| feed your pet a light meal 3 to 4 hours prior | | | | valuable information on how to keep your pet |
| to embarking on your road trip. This will | | | | safe from avoidable accidents. |