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pet therapy
Vacationing
with Pets or Not? Want to go on vacation but don’t know what
By Dr. W. Mark Cousins, DVM, DABVP to do with your pets? Consider these options:
In‑House Pet Sitting clean, is relatively quiet and well lit. If consulate for the country where you are
You pay for someone to come to your your pet takes medications, make sure travelling. Depending on the length of
your veterinarian’s instructions will be the trip, ask your veterinarian whether
house and take care of your pets in their followed and if there is an additional you should give your pet sedatives.
environment. This is a great advantage charge to administer. Ask if you can bring
for pets that don’t board well. Also, it special diet food, toys or blankets for Remember planning ahead for pets,
may be more economical instead of your pet. Also, find out if your pet will whether they are joining you on vacation
paying individual boarding fees for each get “play time” and if there is an extra or staying at home, will save future
pet. Usually, the sitter will negotiate a charge for dog walking. hassles when it comes time to leave.
fee based on what services he or she will Travel with Your Pet Ready to give your furry friend a bath?
provide for your animals and how many Make your own pet friendly shampoo
visits per day will be included. But before Most pets travel very well, however by combining 1 cup Dawn dish soap, 1
you hire a pet sitter, ask for a list of there are a few things to consider before cup vinegar and 1 quart warm water.
personal references and make sure the taking a pet on vacation. If you are
business is bonded and insured. flying, ask if your airline requires a pet
Boarding Facility health certificate (your veterinarian can
provide this). Remember that there are
Veterinary hospitals and other two time limits on the health certificate,
pet‑related businesses do a great job the date you obtain it prior to flying and
providing this service. Make sure to its expiration date. International travel
visit the location before choosing a with your pet can be a big deal. Make
boarding facility. You will want to make sure you get all the information you
sure cats are kept separate from dogs need from either the USDA or from the
and that the area looks and smells
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Vacationing
with Pets or Not? Want to go on vacation but don’t know what
By Dr. W. Mark Cousins, DVM, DABVP to do with your pets? Consider these options:
In‑House Pet Sitting clean, is relatively quiet and well lit. If consulate for the country where you are
You pay for someone to come to your your pet takes medications, make sure travelling. Depending on the length of
your veterinarian’s instructions will be the trip, ask your veterinarian whether
house and take care of your pets in their followed and if there is an additional you should give your pet sedatives.
environment. This is a great advantage charge to administer. Ask if you can bring
for pets that don’t board well. Also, it special diet food, toys or blankets for Remember planning ahead for pets,
may be more economical instead of your pet. Also, find out if your pet will whether they are joining you on vacation
paying individual boarding fees for each get “play time” and if there is an extra or staying at home, will save future
pet. Usually, the sitter will negotiate a charge for dog walking. hassles when it comes time to leave.
fee based on what services he or she will Travel with Your Pet Ready to give your furry friend a bath?
provide for your animals and how many Make your own pet friendly shampoo
visits per day will be included. But before Most pets travel very well, however by combining 1 cup Dawn dish soap, 1
you hire a pet sitter, ask for a list of there are a few things to consider before cup vinegar and 1 quart warm water.
personal references and make sure the taking a pet on vacation. If you are
business is bonded and insured. flying, ask if your airline requires a pet
Boarding Facility health certificate (your veterinarian can
provide this). Remember that there are
Veterinary hospitals and other two time limits on the health certificate,
pet‑related businesses do a great job the date you obtain it prior to flying and
providing this service. Make sure to its expiration date. International travel
visit the location before choosing a with your pet can be a big deal. Make
boarding facility. You will want to make sure you get all the information you
sure cats are kept separate from dogs need from either the USDA or from the
and that the area looks and smells
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