The holidays are one of the busiest travel seasons of the year - not just for people, but for pets too. Ali Reid explains how a little preparation now can prevent safety concerns for pets later.
00:00There's a lot of preparing and work to be done if you're traveling with a pet.
00:04That preparation starts long before you leave home.
00:07Pets feel the stress of new places, new climates, and long travel days, just like we do.
00:12You want to make sure that climate, that environment is welcoming to you and your pet.
00:17And also, not every pet travels very well.
00:20Some are used to it, and some are not.
00:22Take them for a short little ride, five minutes around the block, see how they do.
00:26If they're not used to being in a carrier, they should start getting used to the carrier before the actual day that you want to travel.
00:33Flying requires even more preparation.
00:36You should call that individual airline and find what stipulations they have.
00:40First of all, what kind of plane it is.
00:42Will they carry that dog?
00:44Can I bring it on board?
00:45And if that's the case, you want to make sure that that pet is well adjusted because for the safety and comfort of the dog, but also your fellow passengers as well.
00:54Before any trip, a vet visit can confirm your pet is healthy enough to travel.
00:59And if you're boarding instead, choosing the right facility takes homework.
01:03Ask family and friends, your neighbors, where they take their dog.
01:06Ask your veterinarian.
01:07You should go there ahead of time and inspect the facility.
01:10See how they handle their dogs and cats.
01:13Packing the essentials like medications, food, and identification is also important, especially when pets face new environments.
01:20You have to be very conscious of a change of environment, a change of climate.
01:25And during all the holiday chaos, he says awareness matters most.
01:29Always be very conscious of where your dog is, especially if you're traveling in an area that you're not familiar.
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