| Pets have special needs when they travel, so | | | | disorientated and run off.If you are intending to take |
| planning ahead is essential. This advice can help you | | | | your pet on a long plane journey and know it is very |
| make sure your pet is prepared to travel long | | | | anxious then you may be able to speak to your vet |
| distances locally.Taking your pet on a holidayYour pet | | | | about having a tranquilizer prescribed.Packing for your |
| should be wearing a collar with its name and your | | | | pets holidayBefore leaving home you need to pack |
| contact number on it. In Australia we use the | | | | some practical things like a water dish, feed dish, |
| microchip system, which is highly effective and | | | | plastic bags, a lead and your pets favorite blanket or |
| recommended. Recently laws have changed and it is | | | | perhaps a favorite toy to make the journey a lot |
| illegal to have unchipped animals. If your dog is | | | | more comfortable. If you pet requires any medication |
| returned to the rspca or to the local vet, they can | | | | remember to carry this. If your move is permanent |
| scan the microchip and find your contact details. This | | | | you can arrange to get a copy of your pets records |
| is really important as your pet may become | | | | from your vet so that you can give these to the vet |
| disorientated or panic and run away or get lost.Car | | | | in your new area.Search for pet friendly |
| SicknessIn particular if your pet is a kitten or a puppy | | | | accommodationIf you are going on a long journey |
| they won't have traveled in a car before so its a | | | | use the internet to search for pet friendly hotels or |
| good idea to get them used to the feeling. To do | | | | camping along the way. This is also a good reason to |
| this take them for short rides. Use this experience to | | | | have your pets health documentation with you, as |
| familiarize them with where they sit in the car. If | | | | campgrounds, hotels or kennels will need to see |
| your dog or cat is particularly anxious in the car bring | | | | these before they allow your pet to stay.Traveling |
| there bed or basket so that they can settle down in | | | | to another country Get a current health certificate |
| there own space in the car. Some people prefer to | | | | from your vetMake sure your pet has all current |
| use carriers for there pets especially on long drives, | | | | vaccines, and up to date flea and heartworm |
| put something of your pets inside the carrier to | | | | preventionCheck airline pet policies- most require a |
| reinforce that traveling is a postive experience. | | | | special pet ticket. Some airlines will also give |
| Sometimes using a small treat to get them | | | | instructions where to deliver your pet as they may |
| comfortable in the carrier can be helpful.Don't feed | | | | not check in with your regular luggage.Find out what |
| your pet right before leaving. Feed the night before | | | | the quarantine policy is for every country/state you |
| as this will mean your pets stomach is settled. If you | | | | will be traveling throughSites which provide |
| travel with your pet regularly and they have | | | | information specifically on quarantine rules. USA, |
| persistent carsickness your vet might prescribe | | | | Canada, Mexico |
| motion sickness medication. To combat motion | | | | UK, Europe |
| sickness and travel fatigue in your pet remember to | | | | Australia, New Zealand |
| give them frequent stops at parks so they can walk | | | | UK, EuropeCopyright 2006 Paul NelsonPaul Nelson |
| around go to the toilet. At these stops it is better to | | | | loves to write articles for Animal lovers, and real |
| walk your pet on a lead as they might be | | | | Issues facing day to day issues. |