For some pets, the stress of travel can be overwhelming. If your pet is very young, very old, ill, pregnant, recovering from surgery or just not a good traveler, you may be unable to travel with your pet. Other options include: •VeterinaryHospitals-Pets that are ill, recovering from surgery or require special care should be boarded at a veterinary hospital. •BoardingFacilities-PetSmartPetsHotelsare locatedthroughouttheU.S.AtthePetsHotel, your pet will receive superior care and personalizedattention.Servicesavailable while boarding include: playtime, special treats, bathing and more. •In-homepetsittingservicesareagoodoption for pets that do not do well outside the home and is the best option for most specialty pets. For additional travel information you can contact theUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture (www.usda.gov),theAmericanVeterinary MedicalAssociation(www.avma.org)oryour local veterinarian.

OTHER OPTIONS

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This Care Guide contains general information for the proper care of your pet, but is not

comprehensive. For more information, refer to the specific Care Guide for your pet.

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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Collars and Leads

Dogcollar

Breakawaycatcollar

Seatbeltharness

Leash

Identification tags

Carrier

Soft-sidedtravelcarrierforcarorplane

Hardsidedcarrierforlargedogs

Food and water bowls (if not included withcarrierorskykennel)

Travel or sleep cages

Bedding

Puppy training pads

Cat litter

Aspen,recycledpaperproductsorcorncob bedding (birds and exotic pets)

Nutrition

Your pet’s regular diet

Medication and/or supplementsDid You Know?

Pets traveling by air require a health certificate. Your veterinarian will evaluate your pet and

provide a health certificate to confirm your pet ishealthyenoughfortravel.Also,yourpetmust

travel within 10 days of the health certificate being issued. International travel will often requireadditionalpaperworkasdetermined

by the country of destination.

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Driving with Pets

When traveling via car you will need to allow adequatebreaks.Thereareseveralthingsyoushould have before you begin your drive.

Pet Stops •Listofpet-friendlyrestaurants,hotelsandrest stops along your driving route.

•Listofveterinaryhospitalsalongyourroute.

• Leashforwalkingyourpetatreststops.

•Catswillneedtohaveaharness/leashaswellas atravel-sizelitterboxavailable.

Medical Documents and Prescriptions •Proofofvaccinations,ifapplicable.

•Prescribedmedicationsandpre-authorizedrefills.

Housing •Smallpetscantravelinapadded,soft-sided carrier.Besureyourpetcanturnaroundand lay down inside the carrier without touching the sides.

•Largerdogsshouldbesafelysecuredwitha seat belt harness or a gate that encloses the backofyourvehicle.

•Petsshouldneverrideinthebedofa pickuptruck.

•Whendrivingwithyourpets,oldtowels,baby wipes, puppy pads and cleaning solution should bepackedincaseofaccidents.Pick-upbags should be used for waste disposal.

Traveling with Exotic Pets Priortotraveling,checkinadvancetoseeiftheyare included under “pets welcome” policies for air travel, hotels, restaurants and rest stops.

•Supplementalheatmustbeprovidedatalltimes for ectothermic reptiles.

•Pocketpets(Hamsters,Mice,Rats,Chinchillas) cantravelinasoft-sided,well-ventilatedcarrier.

•Pocketpetsshouldneverbeleftunattendedina soft-sidedcarrierbecausetheymaychewtheir way out.

•Birdscantraveleitherinatravelcageor padded carrier; travel cages should be equipped with perches.

Airline Travel with Pets

Airline Travel •Offeryourpetasmallmealfirstthinginthe morning so that your pet has at least four hours to digest the meal.

•Petsthataretravelingincargoshouldhavefood baggedandclearlymarkedwiththeirname and date; pets may be offered food by airline employees(checkwithairlineforspecificdetails). Food and water containers must attach to the door so pets can be fed and watered without opening the door.

While You Are Driving •Dogsandcatsshouldhaveaccesstowaterevery four hours. Water should be offered at rest stops and not left in the carrier.

•Foodandwatershouldbeinthecarrieratall times with birds and small animals.

Understanding Sedation Ifyourpetgetscarsickorbecomesanxiousduringcar travel, your veterinarian may be able to provide prophylactic treatment. Certain blood tests may be required to determine if your pet can be sedated safely.

Safety and cleanliness Pets should always wear appropriately sized collars with identification tags. Pet carriers should also be clearly labeled with your name, pet’s name and your contact information. Pet waste should always bepickedupanddisposedofproperly.Usehandsanitizer before and after handling your pet.

Nutrition & Maintenance

There are several items you must have before flying with your pet. Whenever possible you should travel onthesame,non-stopflightwithyourpet.

Itinerary •Confirmedairlinereservationforyourpet; airlines accept a very limited number of animals per flight.

Medical Documents and Prescriptions •Veterinaryhealthcertificate.

•Proofofvaccinations,ifapplicable.

•Prescribedmedicationsandpre-authorizedrefills.

International Flights •Forinternationaltravel,thedestinationcountry should be contacted regarding necessary vaccinations,quarantineandpaperwork.

Housing Pets for In-cabin Travel •Petcarriersmustmeetairlineagencyregulations.

•Whenflyingwithyourpetascarry-onluggage, apadded,soft-sidedcarrierisrequired.Your pet should be able to stand up, turn around and lay down inside the carrier without touching the sides.

•Carriersshouldhavemeshsidingsforventilation. Food and water containers should be secured on the bottom of the carrier.

Housing Pets that Will Travel as Cargo •Petcarriersthatwillbecheckedhavetobehard plastic with adequate ventilation.

•Dogsthataretravelingascheckedbaggagewill have to travel in cargo. Pets cannot travel when ambienttemperaturesarebelow45˚Fandabove 85˚Fatanypointalongtheflightpath.

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