Traveling with Dogs

Traveling with Dogs

by Anya Dee

I have a dog who loves to go outside. Regardless of the weather, she loves to hike, run and play in the yard. She also loves parks, fields and hiking. Because she's very outdoorsy and so is my family, we plan trips that include the dog. Traveling with a dog takes a little more planning, but it is doable and lots of fun. Here are some helpful hints on how to travel with your entire family, canines included.

Normally I wait until the night before a trip and grab whatever I can, hoping to remember what to bring. This time, I decided to have a plan to stick to prior to leaving. I started my list about a month before our planned departure.

Get an ID tag for your dog. Make sure it includes your dogs name, your name, and contact information. You may also want to put your vets number on the tag. I like having a secondary phone number just in case.

Get a doggie first aid kit. You never know what will happen, especially if youre traveling on the highway and have to let your dog out at various rest stops. They can pick up ticks, step on things that irritate paws or get scratched.

Depending on where youre going, you may want to visit the veterinarian. Ask about specific vaccines. I go for the Lyme disease one because I will be hiking with my dog. Make sure you have your dog on heartworm preventative meds because hiking areas are over-populated with mosquitoes. I youre going to stay at a hotel, consider getting flea protection too.

Pack dog food in an air-tight container. Pack dog bowls and a couple gallons of water for the trip. Youll most likely have access to water, but I like to be safe and bring a few gallons just in case. Get together your dogs collar, leash, snacks, toys, a brush, extra towels, clean-up bags and any medicines your dog needs. Also, figure out what your dog is going to sleep on. If we are going camping, I like to bring an old comforter for her to chill on during the day in a nice shady place. That way I can just throw it out when were done.

Decide what you're going to do about meals while on the road. You could do fast-food, or you could just bring a big cooler and plenty of ice. I like the later. That way I can find a picnic table and everyone can eat together outside, weather permitting. With a dog, depending on the age, plan on stopping every 4ish hours to let the dog stretch, get some water, and relieve himself.

** According to the ASPCA, on a warm day the inside of your vehicle can heat up to 160 in minutes? NEVER leave a pet in a car, even with the windows open, in warm weather! **

There are great places in the US to visit during summer with your dog. With a little planning, you should be able to have a great vacation with your entire family- canines included! - 20511

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