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Many pet owners have decided that their furry friend deserves a summer vacation as much as they do, and shouldn't be left behind in a kennel while they are lounging on a beach or taking in the mountain air. These tips will make pet travel easier. By Dale Montz Traveling with pets is a growing trend. It is not something that should be taken too lightly, but it can be done with minimal setbacks if the proper steps to ensure every furry friend's safety and health are taken. Pets going on vacation is an increasingly common affair, as many pet owners have decided that their furry friend deserves a summer vacation as much as they do, and shouldn't be left behind in a kennel while they are off lounging on a beach or taking in the mountain air. Another reason that people are traveling more and more with their animals is that it is economical. The hotel fee may be cheaper than the total bill at the kennel. Keep in mind that traveling with pets does have expenses, as you have to pay for its separate airline ticket and hotel stay. With crates, air and hotel surcharges, toys, extra food, unexpected vet bills away from home, and more, traveling with your pet can add up. All that is something to think about. You must weigh the pros and the cons; the best advice is just to know what is involved. A long flight or a lonely hotel room should not be the place your pet becomes acquainted with a traveling crate. Buy your crate well before traveling, and work with your pet until it is familiar and comfortable in the crate. If your pet is not accustomed to traveling in the car, take some short trips, gradually increasing his time to get him used to longer rides. Pets love your scent. Place a T-shirt you have slept in recently into the crate and he will be very happy and content. Many vets caution against using any tranquilizers or sedatives prior to an animal traveling by plane, but if still necessary, papers stating that the pet has been given such medications should be secured to the crate before flying. Get a current health certificate from your veterinarian before traveling. You never know the quality of the drinking water when you are traveling, so it's a good idea to take a container of water from your home that your pets are accustomed to, or use bottled water. Be sure to have I.D tags for your pet with your cell phone as the contact number. Traveling with pets is an art. A pet owner needs to practice in order to perfect it; it is becoming as commonplace as traveling with children. Traveling with pets is one experience you will definitely enjoy, but of course, you must see to it that all preparations are done ahead of time to make traveling a breeze. About the Author: Dale and Bernice have enjoyed extensive travel and on one of their trips said to each other, 'We should do this for a living.' With that said, they are now operating a travel website where you can plan a wedding on the beach in Tahiti including a bridal registry; a golf vacation including reserving tee times; spa vacations; and outdoor adventure vacations. They offer fully personalized service online 24/7. Let them be your vacation specialists: Dale and Bernice Travel YTB - Dale and Bernice Montz. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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