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Planning a Pet-Friendly TIPS for Summer Vacation By Little Boogie Shoes
Veterinarian visit. Our
first stop will be the vet’s office, where we’ll get a check-up from the doctor, and any vaccines we need before heading into the wilderness. We’ll also got a health certificate from our doctor to show that everyone is properly vaccinated and up to date on all the things we might need. A health certificate is helpful in the event you have to make an unexpected flight, show proof of vaccines at a hotel, or visit a doggie day care during your travels.
Medication refills.
When we go to the vet, we’ll make sure to take in all our medications and request appropriate refills. For us, that means allergy medication, a medicated shampoo for me, and a travel aid for my senior pack member, Bruno. He’s 14-ish and doesn’t travel well in the car, but he hates staying home even more.
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Update your tags and microchip. In our case,
we’ll get new tags because our mom got a new phone number. We’ll also call the microchip company to make sure all the information for each of our microchips is correct. We don’t plan on getting lost, but just in case we do, our tags and microchips will lead back to our parents.
Grooming. Before we
leave, everyone will get a nice bath, a nail trim, and a little “expressing” in the tushie area. Everyone wants to look and feel their best when they go somewhere new!
Supplies. The humans aren’t the only ones who need to pack a suitcase. And to be honest, our doggie suitcase rivals our humans’, because with four dogs, we require a lot of stuff. Here’s what we plan to pack for two weeks on the road:
Dog crates (collapsible) Dog beds Dog blankets and towels Wee-wee pads Harnesses and leash New collar and tags Microchip certificate Copies of our adoption papers and dog licenses Food and water bowls Food Treats Kongs, snuffle mats, and a few other “chewy-staybusy” treats/toys Doggie wipes Travel water container
ALICIA BAILEY
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acation, it’s all I ever wanted… Vacation, I had to get away… Summer is synonymous with vacation, and who doesn’t like to get away for a little rest, relaxation, and adventure? I know I sure do. If your family is anything like mine, wherever the humans go, the animals go, too. In fact, this summer, we’re going on a road trip up the coast for a few weeks. Here’s how my humans are planning and preparing to take our pack on the road.
Travel-size doggie shampoo and conditioner Travel toothbrushes Ear cleaner Poop bags Dog stroller Dog carriers designed for hiking pups Chaos & Cuddles Pet Mess Travel Kit
Hotels/Airbnbs. This is SUPER important! Research pet-friendly hotels and/or
Airbnbs well ahead of time and do your best to plan your travel schedule around those stops. Whether you’re traveling with one pet or four like we are, honesty is the best policy. When you book hotels or other accommodations, be honest about how many pets you have with you and what the rules are for leaving them alone in the room if needed. It’s not fun to “sneak” your pets in, stress out about them barking, or
