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Air Travel: Consider These Possible Issues When Traveling With Your Dog

In some cases, air travel is a better way to get there. If your dog can fit in a traveling crate under the seat, she may be able to ride in the cabin. Larger dogs have to ride in the baggage compartment. Although baggage compartments are heated, they are not air-conditioned, and in hot weather dogs have been known to overheat while the plane was still on the runway. For that reason many airlines don't accept summer shipping. When you make your airline reservations, you must mention that you are flying with a dog.

Buy an airline-approved crate that meets certain specifications for size, strength and ventilation. If your dog is not crate-trained, set the crate up in your house well before your trip and get your dog used to eating and sleeping in it. Ready the crate for the trip by securing its fasteners super tight, adding bedding that can be thrown away at your destination if soiled, and finding a water bowl or bucket that won't spill and that your dog's head can't get caught in. You can hang a bucket from the crate door with an eyebolt snap. Fill the water bowl with ice that will melt en route.

How to pick a good Local Veterinarian

One of the most important decisions you will make in this process is choosing your veterinarian. If, like most of us with pets, you treat them like your child, his or her health and well being will be of utmost importance to you. You should be willing to spend some time in researching the subject and we would recommend visiting several practices before you make your decision. Ideally, you should conduct your research before you get your animal so that any of his health needs can be addressed immediately.

Pick a veterinarian who you feel comfortable with, and who answers your questions in full, completely and gives you answers you can understand. You don't need a vet who talks down to you, or acts like you're too dumb to understand what they're saying!