JDiver
Dec 25, 09, 8:28 pm
T&L recently had an insert with a few interesting tips (I;ve added a few parentheticals after):
THE BASICS: Proper ID collars that list multiple phone numbers are a must. "Pack a current photograph of your pet and copies of vaccination records," says Kim Saunders, vice president of www.petfinder.com, a nationwide animal-adoption database. "If your dog gets lost, they're absolutely critical." (A microchip or similar can also be useful for dogs that may escape.)
AIR TRAVEL: According to L. A. based "dog whisperer" César Millan (www.cesarmillan.com) you can help prevent canine anxiety by taking a walk after you land: "This allows your dog to relax and take in the new surroundings under your guidance."
ROAD TRIPS: "It's cute when dogs hand their heads out of car windows, but it;s not safe," says animal expert Alysa Binder, cofounder of Pet Airways (www.petairways.com). "Keep them in backseat carriers to avoid injury." (Vets do see pets with eye problems - imagine a bit of cinder or debris hitting your eye at 65 MPH and you can imagine the problems...)
ON-THE-GO EATS: Saunders recommends bringing plenty of your pet's regular food and snacks, as anything new can cause stomach upset. "Also, ice cubes may be easier to ingest than water," she says, especially if your dog is prone to motion sickness. (Consider a few plastic jugs of "home water" for road trips and the like.)
RESTAURANTS: Only service animals are permitted inside public dining rooms within the U. S. "Try for outdoor seating," says celebrity vet Dr. Jeff Werber, "and keep pets on a leash - you don;t want to ruin the privilege for others." Find Fido-appropriate restaurants throughout North America at www.petfriendlytravel.com.
HOTEL STAYS: "When you get to the hotrel with your dog," Millan says, "be the pack leader - enter first! Right away, you're letting him know this is your space, and that he should follow the same rules he would at home." (When I go first or take the side exposed to people and dogs, my terrier mix understands I am the one taking the lead, and he can relax from being protective.)
More pet tips at T&L here (http://www.sherpapetgroup.com/guaranteed_on_board).
THE BASICS: Proper ID collars that list multiple phone numbers are a must. "Pack a current photograph of your pet and copies of vaccination records," says Kim Saunders, vice president of www.petfinder.com, a nationwide animal-adoption database. "If your dog gets lost, they're absolutely critical." (A microchip or similar can also be useful for dogs that may escape.)
AIR TRAVEL: According to L. A. based "dog whisperer" César Millan (www.cesarmillan.com) you can help prevent canine anxiety by taking a walk after you land: "This allows your dog to relax and take in the new surroundings under your guidance."
ROAD TRIPS: "It's cute when dogs hand their heads out of car windows, but it;s not safe," says animal expert Alysa Binder, cofounder of Pet Airways (www.petairways.com). "Keep them in backseat carriers to avoid injury." (Vets do see pets with eye problems - imagine a bit of cinder or debris hitting your eye at 65 MPH and you can imagine the problems...)
ON-THE-GO EATS: Saunders recommends bringing plenty of your pet's regular food and snacks, as anything new can cause stomach upset. "Also, ice cubes may be easier to ingest than water," she says, especially if your dog is prone to motion sickness. (Consider a few plastic jugs of "home water" for road trips and the like.)
RESTAURANTS: Only service animals are permitted inside public dining rooms within the U. S. "Try for outdoor seating," says celebrity vet Dr. Jeff Werber, "and keep pets on a leash - you don;t want to ruin the privilege for others." Find Fido-appropriate restaurants throughout North America at www.petfriendlytravel.com.
HOTEL STAYS: "When you get to the hotrel with your dog," Millan says, "be the pack leader - enter first! Right away, you're letting him know this is your space, and that he should follow the same rules he would at home." (When I go first or take the side exposed to people and dogs, my terrier mix understands I am the one taking the lead, and he can relax from being protective.)
More pet tips at T&L here (http://www.sherpapetgroup.com/guaranteed_on_board).