Before taking your dog on your next trip:
* Prepare your dog for a long car ride by taking him on shorter trips beforehand.
* Feed your dog lightly before beginning a trip, about 1/3 the normal amount.
* Take fresh water for your dog to drink.
* Travel with a leash but remove it after placing your dog in a crate, as it could become entangled.
* Check with airlines, hotels and campgrounds regarding dog restrictions that may apply.
* Pack a copy of your dog's health records and rabies vaccination certificate. Include a recent photo and physical description and consider a microchip to aid in identification.
* Add a tag to your dog's collar that includes a telephone number where you can be reached if your dog gets separated from you.
* Never sedate your dog during travel unless your veterinarian recommends it. Some medications can trigger equilibrium, respiratory, cardiovascular or temperature regulation problems.
* Ask your veterinarian to exaine your dog to make sure he is in good health. It is especially important that your dog is protected against infectious tracheobronchitis (ITB), a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs. Contact with other dogs carrying this disease-causing bacteria could put your pet at risk.
Fluffs of Luv Pet Sitting is dedicated to ensuring that your pet(s) are happy while they are in our care. We service Charlotte & the surrounding area from Troutman down to Monroe. Our team of pet sitters treat your pet(s) as if they were their own. We are Bonded/Insured and run Background checks on all pet sitters.