By Holly Sosa
For many families summertime gets us out on the open road. Vacations, family visits, or just for fun families hit the road to take advantage of the break from school and warmer weather. If you have pets, travel requires extra thought. If you kennel your dog, you’ll have to budget extra money in your planning for that. And if your family prefers to travel with your dog there are a few extras steps you’ll need to make sure to look into before heading out on your adventures. These tips for traveling with your dog are a handy guide to help ensure a happy and healthy pup who gets to enjoy the open road with their family.
Plan with them in mind
If you’re traveling for an extended amount of time, you need to ensure your plans for room and board are dog friendly. Dogs should never be left in vehicles for any length of time, much less overnight.If you’re staying with family or friends, be sure to inform them that you’ll be traveling with your pooch. When packing, make sure you pack food, fresh water, toys, treats, their bed, and anything else they’ll need such as a comfort item. Dogs need regular play time and exercise, so plan for extra stops to play a quick game of fetch, take your dog for a bathroom break, and give them water. You’ll need to plan for extra time during your road trip, keeping your dog’s needs in mind.
Update their tags
Even if your pup has a set of tags, they often become worn or illegible over time. Before you head off on your travels, make some time to create new ones with an updated phone number and your dog’s name so that if they wander off or become lost, you’ll be the point of contact.
Schedule a check up
Ensure your pup is up to date on all their vaccines and talk to your veterinarian about where you’ll be headed on your travels. If you live in the desert, you probably don’t worry about ticks, but if you’re traveling somewhere with a different climate, you’ll want to make sure you outfit your dog with a flea and tick collar. Get your vet’s advice and just make sure your dog is in good health before traveling.
Bring PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ chew treats
No one is a fan of dog breath, especially in close quarters. The Triple Action Formula in PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ Treats helps clean teeth, freshen breath and reduce tartar buildup. With a clean mouth and fresher breath, your family will be able to get “road trip close” with your pooch without dog breath getting in the way. DENTASTIX™ Treats help clean down to the gum line to promote healthy gums, and its chewy texture helps scrape away plaque while chewing to help clean hard-to-reach teeth. Look for the patented X-shaped treat.
Squeeze in the last few moments of summer with your pooch and get out on a last minute adventure. Keep these tips in mind before venturing out to ensure a happy healthy dog and a dog breath free ride to your destination!
For more information on PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ chew treats, visit their website to learn more about these beneficial treats for your pooch.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
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