Trip Tips

Vacation time is trip time.

For pet owners, this means deciding what to do with Felix and Fido. If you take your pet along on vacation, a few simple measures will ensure that both of you have an enjoyable and safe trip. Plan Ahead Find out if pets are welcome at your destination and what facilities and services are available for them. Determine if your pet can travelwithout becoming sick or distressed. Have your pet examined by your veterinarian to give it a clean bill of health and update its vaccinations. When traveling by car stop every few hours to let your pet exercise When possible, book direct flights during the cooler morning and evening hours. Consider boarding. Pets are often happier and safer in a secure boarding kennel or with an experienced caretaker Take These Things Along Your pet's current health and rabies certificates from your vet. They are required when crossing borders or when traveling by airplane. Dry food (it keeps better than canned) jug of cool water Feeding dishes Your pet's favorite toys Your pet's medication A travel kennel (this is required if you travel by airplane) and a leash Make sure your pet wears a collar with current identification and that its license tags are attached. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association