Travel Safety Tips For Pets

Before you head out on a summer road trip with your dog, remember these travel dos and don'ts:

                       

                       

• Put small pet carriers on the floor between the front and rear seats, only secure with a seat belt if they were designed for use with seat belts.
• Don't put a pet carrier on the front passenger seat; airbags could crush it during an accident.
• Don't leave a pet in a parked vehicle in the heat, even with windows cracked; heat stroke can be deadly and can happen in minutes.
• Microchip your pet and have a tag with your information, including cellphone number, on all collars.
• Carry vaccination/health records in case of an emergency.
• Have a pet first-aid kit.
• Bring an in-car litter box for cats on long road trips.
• Locate a veterinarian near your destination(s).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Content Credit: KickingTires http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2014/06/tips-for-traveling-safely-with-pets.html