SeniorPetProducts.com: Things To Consider While Travelling With Pets

SeniorPetProducts.com explains on various things to be taken care of while travelling with your lovely pets.

Downy, CA (prHWY.com) February 19, 2013 - Downey, CA: There is nothing more stressful than travelling with an unhappy, misbehaving animal. It's never too late to train a dog, even a senior. Work on all the common commands such as sit, stay, down and heel. Hazards can happen much more frequently when people are away from home in unfamiliar surroundings and they want to be sure that the animal responds to voice commands in case of any emergency situation. Spend at least 10 minutes/day going over the commands and working with the dog. It will help to ensure a safe and happy trip!

Next, find out any hazards that might be in the area where one is going. Generally, older animals are already well protected from the common illnesses as they have had years to develop immunity and have often been vaccinated regularly. Travelling by plane requires having a veterinary certificate stating that the animal is free of disease within 10 days of the flight. It will also require rabies vaccinations, which is not a bad idea anyway if going into unfamiliar territory. After getting there, find out where the closest emergency vet hospital will be so that in case one needs it, they will know how to get there. Also make sure the pet's flea and tick protection is up to date as well.
The safest and most comfortable way for a pet to travel is by car. That way one can stop regularly, have water and bathroom breaks, and give the pet a way to stretch his legs for a few minutes. Make sure the pet is happy in the car and has a well fitting seatbelt that attaches in to the car's seatbelt system. Acclimate the pet by taking several longer trips in the car with the seatbelt on in the weeks and if possible even months before the trip. That way one can be assured of having a safe and hopefully uneventful drive.

Flying with the pet is not recommended, but there are times when it is unavoidable. If such a situation, there are several ways to make this easier for the animal. First, make sure they are comfortable in their crate. Again in the weeks leading up to their trip, start feeding them in the carrier. Start slowly with just tossing an occasional treat into the carrier and then praising them like crazy once they have retrieved it. Always keep the vet certificate whenever travelling with the pet.

In the days before the trip, make sure the pet's nails have been trimmed. There might be a lot of walking involved and one may not want them slipping or injuring their nails on unfamiliar surfaces. Be sure to pack a collapsible dish, all of his food, favorite treats and toys, his bed if that is feasible, a brush to keep him clean and any medication that he is taking. It is also a good idea to pack a pet first aid kit just in case!

Last and probably most importantly, make sure the pet is micro chipped and has an ID tag on. That way hopefully if the pet get separated, one can find them easily.

SeniorPetProducts.com is one of the largest and most popular sources of pet care products and information on senior dogs and carts. The website features various food and joint supplements, designer beds, vitamins, mobility aids etc for senior pets. Another thing that makes SeniorPetProducts.com unique is the Pet Experts Corner, a gathering of pet care professionals dedicated to helping all animals enjoy better lives sharing their knowledge.

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SenioprPetProducts.com features dog food supplements, dog vitamins and various other products that help the pets stay healthy as they grow older. The company has also provided an online platform for pet owners and experts to discuss issues concerning the senior pets.
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