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By Stacey McIntyre-Gonzalez
Just like researching documents in advance is a wise decision making a list of what to pack early on can save pet owners a lot of headaches and grief. “If you are scrambling the night before a trip- running to the pet store and trying to grab as many items as you can it’s probably not the best idea- especially if you are flying,” Animal Planet host Dan Schachner explained during May 6 interview.
Just like researching documents in advance is a wise decision making a list of what to pack early on can save pet owners a lot of headaches and grief. “If you are scrambling the night before a trip- running to the pet store and trying to grab as many items as you can it’s probably not the best idea- especially if you are flying,” Animal Planet host Dan Schachner explained during May 6 interview.
Like
previously mentioned pets may need certain medications while travelling and
being sure these meds can enter the country is highly important. It is also
important to make sure you have enough meds to get your pet through the trip.
Other general up-keep items may be required such as nail clippers, brush,
dental care items, ear cleansers and grooming supplies. Any liquids may be
regulated by border security and may not be allowed on airplanes in certain
quantities. An emergency first-aid kit
is always a good idea for any travelling pet.
Pet food and
treats made in Canada coming into the US are allowed but are subject to certain
restrictions when crossing the border. “If you’re pet food is made in Canada
and it’s in a sealed bag and you declared it in customs as ‘pet food’ it will
be allowed into the United States,” reassured Schachner. “On the reverse side,
if you’re travelling out of your country whether it be out of Canada or the US
just do your research with that particular country and make sure what
restrictions- if any- they would have on both your pets and the food for those
pets before you travel.”
According to
the US
Customs and Border Protection some of these limitations Canadian’s face
bringing pet food and treats into the US include restrictions against pet food
containing lamb, sheep or goat meat. Like Schachner said the bag must be
un-opened and properly labeled- including a marking that states the country the
food was made in. The United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) should have all information in
its policy on importing pet food and pet owners are encouraged to call with
questions.
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Your pet will
be spending time in confinement while travelling so it is important that the
pet has room to stand up and turn around comfortably while inside the carrier
or crate. The carrier or crate should be able to be secured in place and should
be well ventilated. Make sure you have the proper supplies to give your pet
food and water inside the crate- many airlines will have specific requirements
for food and drinking dish for pets in cargo.
“Knowing
where to go and what to do before you leave can make your trip extra special
for the whole family!"
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