Road-trip season is fast approaching – and whether you’re planning a day trip or a week-long journey of fun and exploration, there is one member of your family (aside from yourself, that is) that you will need to take care in packing for.
Packing for you pooch can be a little overwhelming,
especially if this is your first fur-family outing. Bear has his very own puppy suitcase
(although he still doesn't enjoy seeing things being packed away and WILL try
to unpack as I pack) and a checklist to go with it.
Here are some of the things that I make sure to include
on Bear’s suitcase checklist – it guarantees hassle-free packing and reduces
the risk of forgetting something important at home.
MUST HAVE ITEMS:
Up-to-date documentation of all
inoculations
International permits (if traveling
across borders)
The phone number and emergency
numbers of your veterinarian and local animal hospital (you should also have
the number for an emergency clinic in the area you will be – just in case)
Collapsible travelling cage
(unless going by plane – then you’ll need an approved shipping crate)
Towels
Food (enough to last 3 or 4
days more than your planned trip)
Bowls for food and water
Flat-buckled collar and I.D.
tag with your pooch’s name, your address
and phone number on it (you may want to consider tattooing or micro-chipping)
Leak-proof bottles of cold
water with ice cubes in them
Poop bags (or a steady supply
of plastic bags)
Leash or lead (I always take
an extra leash with me – again, just in case)
A chew toy (or 2....or 3...)
NICE TO HAVE:
Brush and regular grooming
supplies
Dry shampoo
Sweater or rain coat in case
of a change in the weather
Your pet’s favourite toys or
playthings
Camera
Harness or pooch-friendly seat
belt attachment (when traveling by car)
Window grills (when traveling
by car).
Keep your tails wagging
(and enjoy your trip!)
Bear’s P4ws
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