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