PetRelocation.com, a pet travel service provider, announced that 60 percent of over 10,000 pet owners polled traveled with pets during 2010. The survey also shows that 48 percent of the pet owners spends less than $500 annually on pet travel-related products and services. However, almost 30% of pet owners said they spend $1000 or more. Anyone who has had to pay a pet sitter or pay to board their pets knows that leaving them home isn't the cheapest option anymore.
Before your travel with your pets, make sure you get copies of vaccine records and any other important medical history pertaining to your pet. It is also a good idea to make sure you have enough medication to last through the duration of the trip and if flea/tick or heartworm prevention needs to be applied, you might want to give these before you go.
Some pets become extremely stressed out while traveling and other can become very motion sick. Talk to your veterinarian about anti-anxiety medications for any pets that get upset on car rides or in carriers when flying. Given appropriately, these can ensure a safe, calm trip for everyone. If your pet gets motion sick, there is now an oral medication that can be given prior to leaving that works to prevent vomiting. All airlines have guidelines set in place for specific breeds being held in the cargo areas. Please read these carefully before you fly.
Read more about the pet travel statistics by clicking HERE
The AVMA has a great checklist to read over before you travel with your pet. To read their recommendations, click AVMA HERE
