Traveling
With Your Pet
Check with your
veterinarian:
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Are vaccines up to date? Any additional vaccinations
needed
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Health certificate (for interstate/ international
travel needs to be with 10 days of
departure date)
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Heartworm/flea prevention?
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Any other medications needed/
prescriptions to refill (motions sickness) or take
along ?
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Identification (microchip, tattoo, other) ?
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Address any other concerns (e.g. motion sickness or what
to do if pet becomes ill) ? There is a great new anti-nausea
prescription medication "Cerenia" ask us for more info.
Don't Forget
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Plan extra time/
stops for exercise and potty breaks.
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Check with airline
for specific regulations/ requirements.
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Check with airports
for information about pet exercise/rest areas.
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Check U.S. and
Territory Animal Import Regulations Web site (car travel) forany relevant
requirements.
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List places to
stay overnight that will accept pets and/or list boarding facilities.
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Get contact
information for a local veterinarian at your place destination.
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If staying at
someone’s house, check if there will be any potential problems with the pet
staying (e.g. allergic children or aggressive animals).
Don' forget to bring...
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Health history form
(including your veterinarian contact information).
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Proof of rabies and
all vaccinations.
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Health
certificate if needed for interstate and international.
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Pet’s regular food,
jug of water, and bowls.
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Pet first aid
kit.
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Extra leashes,
pet seat belt, and/or carrier/crate for confinement in car and at
destination.
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Necessary
medications, heartworm/flea preventative, and/or written prescriptions.
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Recent photograph
of your pet.
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Collar with tags.
