It’s spring and your thoughts turn to summer vacation. While you search the Internet for flights and hotels, Fido watches you with his big puppy-dog eyes. Ever thought of taking him with you? Before you print boarding passes for your dog (or cat), get a few tips to ensure the trip is a tail-wagger for you both.
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Before You Fly
First, get your pet used to his carrier. “Make the carrier part of the furniture, not something that only comes out once a year,” says Elizabeth J. Colleran, DVM. She’s the owner of Chico Hospital for Cats in California and Cat Hospital of Portland in Oregon. Leave the carrier out by the dog bed or the scratching post, so your pet will explore it and be comfortable with it.
Take your pet for car rides in the carrier. Maybe the ride ends at the park, or with treats, or just back at home. Show your pet that trips in the carrier end well, says Douglas G. Aspros, DVM, a partner at Bond Animal Hospital in White Plains, N.Y.