How to Handle Holiday Travel with Your Pet

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Bring along a human companion.. Don't let your pet roam in the vehicle.. Keep your pet's head inside the vehicle.

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Bring along a human companion.

Step 1

Bring along a human companion.

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Don't let your pet roam in the vehicle.

Step 2

Don't let your pet roam in the vehicle.

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Keep your pet's head inside the vehicle.

Step 3

Keep your pet's head inside the vehicle.

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Take lots of rest stops.

Step 4

Take lots of rest stops.

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Don't leave your pet alone in the automobile.

Step 5

Don't leave your pet alone in the automobile.

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Never transport a pet in the back of a pickup truck.

Step 6

Never transport a pet in the back of a pickup truck.

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Understand the risks of air travel.

Step 7

Understand the risks of air travel.

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Get the proper health clearances.

Step 8

Get the proper health clearances.

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Choose cabin travel if possible.

Step 9

Choose cabin travel if possible.

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Take precautions if your dog flies in the cargo hold.

Step 10

Take precautions if your dog flies in the cargo hold.

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Do not feed your pet for 4-6 hours before the flight.

Step 11

Do not feed your pet for 4-6 hours before the flight.

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Clip your pet's nails before air travel.

Step 12

Clip your pet's nails before air travel.

13

Do not give your pet tranquilizers.

Step 13

Do not give your pet tranquilizers.

14

Respect other guests.

Step 14

Respect other guests.

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Bring along your pet's bed.

Step 15

Bring along your pet's bed.

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Take some toys.

Step 16

Take some toys.

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Make sure you bring enough food and snacks.

Step 17

Make sure you bring enough food and snacks.

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Consider your pet's health.

Step 18

Consider your pet's health.

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Think about your pet's emotional needs.

Step 19

Think about your pet's emotional needs.

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Consider leaving your pet at home.

Step 20

Consider leaving your pet at home.

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