Tips for Summer Road Trips with Your Pet

Despite rising gas prices, millions of Americans will be traveling by car this summer. If you’re planning to bring your pet with you on a road trip, just be sure to make car travel safe and comfortable for your fur-ball, say the pet care experts at Best Friends Pet Hotel (bestfriendspetcare.com). 1. Check with your vet about health issues for your destination. Will additional vaccinations be required? Also, investigate local pet laws where you are traveling. Some states and municipalities are enacting laws requiring that pets be restrained in vehicles. 2. Book accommodations early. If your hotel won’t accept pets, check for nearby boarding facilities. Be sure to make boarding reservations in advance, or there might not be room at the Pet Hotel. 3. Prepare two sets of identification tags – one for your destination, and one for home. If your pet gets lost or separated from you during the trip, you want someone who finds him to be able to contact you right away, and know why your pet is there – not after you arrive home. Once your road trip is underway, don’t forget your pet’s needs: 1. Buckle up – Hundreds of pets are injured or even… Read full this story

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