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Pet Travel Check List
 With
the holidays just around the corner
we know that many people will be
travelling with their pets. We want
to help everyone be prepared for
their trip so that both owner and
pet make it to their destination
happy and safe.
Click the link below to view the
checklist to help you get ready for
your trip with your pet. If you have
any questions or are looking for
advice please call Anchor Animal
Hospital at 508-996-3731.
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- Have your pet
examined prior to
travel. It’s important
to be sure that he’s in
good health, and
that he’s current on all
vaccines. Many airlines
require a veterinary
examination within ten
days of flying.
- Bring a copy of your
dog’s health record and
rabies certificate.
Proof of current rabies
vaccination may be
particularly important.
Include in this packet,
a picture of your pet
and a
written physical
description.
- Call ahead to
airlines, hotels,
campgrounds, etc.,
regarding restrictions
which may apply.
- If traveling
internationally, contact
the consulate of your
destination and ask
their requirements for
your pet to enter the
country. Get this
information well in
advance of travel.
- Prepare your dog for
a long car trip by
taking him on shorter
trips before traveling.
- Feed your pet
lightly before beginning
your trip. The meal
should be about 1/3 of
the normal volume, and
should be fed several
hours before departing.
- Bring fresh water
and food. Traveling is
sometimes stressful for
our pets, so feeding the
regular diet can
alleviate some of their
anxiety.
- Always travel with a
leash. The leash should
be removed when your dog
is in a crate so that he
won’t be strangled if
the leash becomes
entangled.
- Put an i.d. tag on
your pet’s collar. The
tag should contain his
name, your name and
address, plus telephone
numbers with both your
home number and the
number where you can be
reached while traveling.
In addition consider
having your pet micro
chipped and registered
to make identification
possible if the collar
is lost.
- Bring his
medications and be sure
to pack a few extra
doses.
- When traveling by
car, make frequent rest
stops for your dog, and
always use a leash at
these stops. Keep cats
in cat carries at all
times while in the car.
Many cats become upset
and cry
while in the car.
Covering their carrier
with a blanket will
sometimes reduce their
anxiety.
- When flying, always
try to book non-stop
flights. Our largest
concern with flying is
time spent on the tarmac
or time on the ground
waiting in airplane
cargo compartments.
Non-stop
flights significantly
reduce these times. In
addition, with less
transfers, the chance
that your pet will
become lost is
diminished.
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