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Traveling With Your Westie More than ever before, people are including their pets when traveling or on family vacations. Our dogs have traveled with us to several states over the years and they are always on their best behavior! We often take day trips on weekends so we can take our dogs for a special outing.
You have
to keep in mind that travel is not right for all pets. Age,
physical condition, and temperament should always be taken into
consideration. More and more motels are becoming “Pet
Friendly”. Linda and I will be going to Pigeon Forge and we
already have reservations at Microtel Suites. We will pay a
one-time $15 pet fee. There are a couple other things, like you
can’t leave your pet for over two hours, etc.
Before you go on a trip with
your Westie, you should always be sure you dog is up-to-date on
shots. We take our vaccination records with us in case there is
a problem. If your dog is on some form of medication, be sure
you have plenty!
Has your dog ridden in the car
any farther than the vet? Can he ride 8 hours with only
frequent poop and water stops? It sure is a long way to Pigeon
Forge if your dog is car sick.
I know you know this, but never
leave your pet unattended in the car. The temperature increases
and dehydration and heatstroke can set in rapidly. I know of a
lady who was traveling, ran into a convenience store for a
restroom stop, and left her dog in the car, the engine running
so he would be cool for those few minutes. He stood up to look
out the window and hit the “lock” button. Well, after several
minutes, and a visit from the locksmith, she was on her way,
good lesson learned!
Listed below are some of the
things Linda and I will be taking on our trip:
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