Traveling with Your Pet: A Quick Checklist for Pet OwnersWritten by PetFriendly.ca
In rush and excitement before leaving for a trip, it's so easy to forget something. And when you're a pet owner, it's even more of a challenge -- not only are you packing for yourself, but you're packing for your pet, too![It doesn't help when Fido runs around wildly with excitement, poking his nose into piles of clothing... while Fluffy daintily picks her way through each and every suitcase!] Here's a quick list of things to prepare for your pet before you leave: * Medications. Before you leave, consult with your vet. Pick up refills of any medications your pet will need while you are away ... and find out whether or not there are any health concerns about area to which you are traveling -- for example, fleas and ticks are common concerns which can be alleviated with certain medications. Talk to your vet. * Kennel or carrier. Some places ask that you kennel your pet if you are going out and leaving him in room. The kennel is also a safe way for your pet to travel; please don't let your dog ride loose in back of a pickup truck; he could fall out and suffer serious injuries. If your pet is prone to jumping out of car unexpectedly (ie. while at a rest stop, or when doors are opened), kennel will keep him safe. * Food and water bowls. * Food (and maybe even water)! Keeping your pet on same diet that he's accustomed to will help to prevent an upset stomach. If your pet has a sensitive stomach, you may also want to bring water. Don't forget to bring along a few treats! * Stain remover/cleaning supplies... just in case! Please be courteous and clean up as much pet hair, etc. as you can. Vacation rentals do not have to allow pets; a few minutes spent cleaning can help to ensure that our four-legged friends continue to be welcomed.
| | Packing SmartWritten by Laura Quarantiello
Editors: The following article is offered for free use, provided The Resource Box is included.PACKING SMART By Laura Quarantiello © Tiare Publications Group 343 words It's one of most embarrassing things that can happen to you in a security line at airport: a hand search of your luggage. Security officers may have seen something suspicious on screening machine, or you may have been chosen for a random search; either way, your personal items are about to be removed from your luggage and displayed for everyone in immediate vicinity to see. While there's really no way to avoid random luggage searches, there are ways to make your luggage less suspicious and easier for security to check. - Use heavy-duty plastic bags to pack personal items such as shampoo, toothpaste and other personals. See-through Baggies help security check your packed items quicker without having to remove everything. - Pack small items and plastic Baggies on top of clothes so they can be seen and evaluated quickly. - Avoid packing radios, compact disc players, pagers, or laptop computers, especially in carry-on luggage. These often set off screening machines and may cause a hand search of luggage. If you bring electronics with you, keep them separate from your luggage until you pass through security, and be prepared to demonstrate that they work.
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