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| Written by Anya Dee | ||||||||
| Thursday, 09 April 2009 | ||||||||
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Although its April, the weather in Chicago has been cold! In fact, we had snow yesterday. Good thing that I have a dog who couldn't be bothered with the temperature. Snow, rain, winds, Janey loves to go out. Like a good owner, I bought a few extra-warm sweaters and a good fleece jacket and we're off! One thing I love to do with my dog is go on road trips. Here are a few things to be aware of when you're planning on traveling with your dog.
Although its April, the weather in Chicago has been cold! In fact, we had snow yesterday. Good thing that I have a dog who couldn't be bothered with the temperature. Snow, rain, winds, Janey loves to go out. Like a good owner, I bought a few extra-warm sweaters and a good fleece jacket and we're off! One thing I love to do with my dog is go on road trips. Here are a few things to be aware of when you're planning on traveling with your dog. 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 dog's name, your name, address, and phone number. You also can include a secondary phone number just in case. I like to put the number of a friend who is NOT traveling at the same time I am. 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. Bring your pet's food in an air-tight container. Pack easiy-cleanable bowls and paper towels. I like to be safe and bring a few gallons of water whenever I go on a road trip. Just in case I need a quick drink for Janey. Put together your dog's necessities such as the collar, leash, brus, toys, towels, plastic bags for clean up and medicines. An old blanket can serve as a resting spot for your dog if you go camping. Know what you're going to do about meals while traveling. You could eat 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 4 hours to let the dog stretch, get some water, and relieve himself. ** It is estimated on a warm day the inside of your car 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 explore during summer with your dog. State parks and camp grounds are a favorite of mine. With a little planning, you should be able to have a great vacation and bring your dog with! Views: 312
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