5 Tips For Traveling With Your Pet

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Pet owners are often in dilemma regarding their pets when they go for a vacation. Most owners don’t like leaving their pets behind. But they know that traveling with a pet and traveling with a person are completely different things. If you are one such traveler, then here are 5 tips that will make your traveling easy.

1. Identification is must ID cards and documents are important and in your pet’s case, ID tags. Before leaving the house, make sure that the Id tag on your pet has important information like name, address, and phone number. Some tags are also fitted with microchips for better identification. Also, carry multiple copies of your pet’s photo in case he gets lost.
2. Pack plenty of food and water Pack plenty of food and water for your pet when you’re traveling because you never know whether you’ll be able to make frequent stops or not. And you also don’t know whether there will be an availability of pet stores on the way. If you are traveling during the summer, then pack foods that are rich in fat or that have added fish oils. Make sure your pets are hydrated because dehydration often causes strokes in animals.
3. Keep them cool during summers During summers animals are prone to heatstroke in the same way that humans are. If the car gets heated up too much, you can pull over to a place that provides shade. It takes time for dogs and cats to cool down.
4. Make pit stops at pet-friendly places One of the challenges that you will face when you’re traveling with pets is that unlike you, your pets won’t be allowed everywhere. So, before leaving the house, make a list of all the places that allow pets to stay with their owners. If you’re heading over to your family or friends' place, make sure they know you are bringing a pet with you. If you’re traveling by air, go through the guidelines for owners who travel with pets. Also, avoid extreme weather changes if you can.
5. Learn first-aid techniques for pets You never know what situation you might end up in when you’re traveling. One of the most useful things you can learn while traveling with pets is first-aid techniques. Keep a small kit for your pet if you can. Also, carry your vets' phone numbers in case an emergency arises.

How do you teach your cat to travel with you?

For frequent travelers, their cats may travel more than themselves. It is not uncommon for airline staff to joke that a cat accumulates more frequent flyer miles than its human master. Kitties who travel often are different than other cats who travel only a few times in their lifetime or none at all. These cats do not create a scene when they are being placed inside a carrier bag. Travel-worn kitties do not make a sound. Some are so silent that the traveler sitting beside you will not even know you have a kitty companion.

Requirements

If you want your cat to travel with you, it follows that the cat must be a healthy animal. When you two are at home, the apartment must be a comfortable place to live in for both of you. Only if your cat is a content animal then it will travel nicely with you sans any angry meows and clawing.

You love your cat but do not expect everyone to do so. The problem is that such people may actually handle your lovable kitty. One good subject is TSA personnel. They along with other security staff could open up your cat's incredibly comfortable carrier bag. They may hold the cat in their hands and pass the animal through the metal detector. For your cat, the experience could be a traumatic one, with new people and strange machines everywhere. For your kitty, an airport is a terrifying place.

Experience is needed

If you frequently take commercial flights, it is important you acquaint your kitty with transport transit points. To do this, board public transport like buses and trains with your kitty. The experience will help it to comprehend that a trip away from the house may not necessarily be visiting the veterinarian. Do not keep the carrier box locked at all times. The door should be open so that your kitty has a choice of whether to go out or stay in. It is a good idea to microchip your cat so that it can be identified as your property if it gets lost or misplaced.

Get your cat vaccinated and carry the proof with you whenever and wherever you two travel. Your travel kit must also contain a harness, collar complete with ID, and at least one cozy blanket. There must also be a portable food or water bowl along with a rolled-up bag for carrying the litter. Do check into pet-friendly hotels only. Do remember that even if your cat is a seasoned traveler, there are times it will be anxious. It is your job to calm it down and make it happy.

Conclusion

Traveling with pets is a fun and enjoyable experience. However, it can be a nightmare if you don’t take measures to protect them. Carry food and water and protect them from the heat. Choose pet-friendly places to stay and learn first-aid techniques that might come in handy.