Tips for Easier Traveling with Pets: leaving your pet behind is more than you can handle when you look forward to your vacation. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to bring your pets along for the ride.
There is plenty of pet-friendly lodging establishments, restaurants, and a slew of gear and other pet products that make traveling with Fido and Fluffy more comfortable. Consider trying the following tips before packing your pets’ travel bags:
Plan ahead with your pet presence
Prepare to include your pets in the fun by making a list of the extra gear and supplies that you will need and any special reservations that you may require. Include food, litter, leashes, toys, beds, medications, and pet carriers. Just to be safe, carry notes regarding your pet’s medical history and your veterinarian’s contact information.
Have a practice round
Travel green
Leaving home does not have to mean abandoning planet-friendly habits. Use biodegradable waste disposal bags when cleaning up after your pooch. If traveling with a cat, use a cat litter that offers odor control.
Keep it moving
Just like humans, your pets need as much exercise away from home as they do in their own environment. Make sure you make plenty of stops along the way and allow every member of your family to stretch his or her legs and breathe fresh air. Once at your destination, include your pet in hikes, walks on the beach or a visit to a local park.
Drink up
Make sure that your pet has access to clean water throughout your travels. A pet’s body is comprised of 80 percent water– proper hydration is key to good health at home and on the road.
