Petplan Pet Insurance Provides Travel Tips to Keep Fido and Fluffy Feeling Fine

Traveling with pets has become increasingly common - 18 percent of U.S. travelers now usually take their pets with them on trips, according to the U.S. Travel Association. If you decide to travel with your furry companion, Petplan offers these additional tips for a safer and easier trip: 1.Use the vet finder at http://www.gopetplan.com/find-a-vet to scope out local veterinarians ahead of time, including emergency clinics. 2.Ask your regular veterinary hospital to make a copy of your pet's recent medical history. 3. Consider making a special collar tag for traveling that has either the phone number of where you will be staying so that if your pet wanders off, you are immediately reachable. 4. Make sure you travel with enough of your pet's regular food to last a few days beyond your anticipated stay 5. If your pet needs any medications, take extra care to ensure you have enough to last a few days beyond your anticipated stay. 6. Consult with your veterinarian before you leave about diseases or problems that may be more of a risk in the areas you plan to travel. 7. If you plan on crossing state lines, schedule a trip to your veterinarian before traveling to get a health certificate.

Source:PRWEB

COPYRIGHT © 2010 KCAL INSURANCE