Law enforcement and airline employees have the right to request documents

confirming your dog’s rabies vaccinations. Keep them in your car or carry-on bag.

THE WOODSBEWARE: TICKS

Check for stray ticks inside your dog’s ear flaps, around

her eyes, under her paws and behind her legs, says A. Rick Alleman, DVM, PhD. A topical

solution with fipronil and methoprene, available from your vet, online and at pet stores, can help repel ticks.

THE LAKEBEWARE: EXHAUSTION

Outfit weak swimmers with a life vest and allow all dogs

to rest between games of fetch. “Swimming is hard

work, and some dogs wear themselves out and

can’t swim back to shore,” says Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM.

THE BEACHBEWARE: OVERHEATING

“Dogs can’t sweat, so make sure they have access

to cold water and plenty of shade,” Dr. Beaver says.

Help keep your pets healthy, no matter where

your travels take you.

C A R R Y THE PET

PASSThis faux passport

looks just like a human’s, but has space for you to fill in essential information on

your pet, like her microchip number

and vaccination history. The

Pet Pass, $10; etsy.com.

S TAY BRING FIDO Search 25,000-plus

pet-friendly hotels by location and traveler reviews on bringfido

.com, or book directly at Residence Inn by

Marriott ($100 to $250 above the room

charge; residenceinn .marriott.com) or

Kimpton (no extra fee; kimptonhotels

.com), where your dog will get toys,

treats or water bowls, depending on the

location.

Chloe has traveled to five

countries.

Dog’s Day / PRESENTED BY NATURE’S RECIPE

T O S TAY D R YPrepare for pit stops in wet weather by stowing the Packaway Raincoat ($25; shop.fabdog .com, Sizes XS to XXL) in your car’s glove compartment.

T O B E S A F ESettle your dog into the fleece

and mesh Bergan Comfort Carrier (starting at $39.99;

amazon.com, Sizes S and L). The bag will fit under an airplane seat or buckle into your car.

{Pet Pleaser}What a

Dog Wants

T O D R I N K

O N T H E G 0

Keep your pet hydrated on long drives

with this Dog Bowl Water Bottle ($15; uncommon

goods.com), which fits snugly

into a cup holder.

On the Road! Your pet’s wellness and comfort should be your number

one priority in the car, says Susan H. Smith, president of Pet Travel, Inc. She shares her tips for a dog-friendly road trip.

Dogs On the GoPrepare your pet for a tail-wagging adventure.

Tricks for the Road Your pet’s safety should be your number-one priority

in the car, says Susan H. Smith, president of pettravel.com. Here’s how to have the dog-friendliest drive:

2Some dogs

get queasy on road trips, but surprisingly,

keeping your pup’s stomach empty

can help. Your best bet: Don’t feed your pup a large

meal within 4 hours of your ride.

1Small dogs have small bladders.

Plan to stop every two hours or so, and look for rest areas with grassy

areas nearby. Larger dogs

can handle three to four hours

without a stop.

3Always restrain

your pet in a harness, crate

or booster seat for everyone’s

safety. A roaming dog can distract

you in a split second and can’t

brace itself if you stop short.

{Pet Must-Have}

Fuel for TravelTo help your pup stay healthy and energetic on the go, feed her Nature’s Recipe® dog food, with high-quality protein sources and no artificial preservatives.

F O L L O W CHLOE

THE MINI FRENCHIEOn Instagram,

@ChloetheMiniFrenchie“I always let Chloe get

used to our carrier in advance by allowing

her to hang out in it at home and taking a short day trip in it

before longer travel,” says Chloe’s owner Loni Edwards. “I also throw one of her favorite toys in the carrier to help her

feel comfortable.”

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