Found this great post on how to travel with your pet in your RV. We have traveled a fair amount with our dogs. Having them on the road with you has many challenges, and it’s good to be ORGANIZED.
Here is the list of ideas below:
Take a pet first aid kit and know what dosages of medication to give your pets.
Take your veterinarian's regular phone number and emergency phone numbers with you.
Get the phone number for a local veterinarian when you arrive at your destination.
Don't forget to take the brand of pet food your pet is used to and take a food and water travel bowl.
Take a walking leash.
Your pet's collar should include identification along with basic information such as your name, address and a cell phone number. You can even include an e-mail address.
Take a harness, tie out anchor and a leash or chain. Give your pet plenty of room to move, but be cautious of traffic and obstacles that they can get hung or caught on. We use portable exercise pens.
Take grooming tools, pet toys and treats.
Take extra cat litter and the cat box.
Take some plastic bags for pet clean up.
Take your pet's favorite bedding or crate.
Take some old towels just in case you need them.
First and foremost always keep in mind that an RV gets extremely hot and / or cold inside depending on the outside temperature. Always make sure there is some type of ventilation and / or heat and air available when pets are left in the RV.
Never leave your pets in an RV for long periods of time without somebody checking on them periodically. If you will be away from your pets and the RV for an extended period of time leave a key with someone you can trust to check on the pets and in case of an emergency.
Always have fresh water available for your pets. You never know the quality of the drinking water when you are traveling so it's a good idea to take a container of water from your home that your pets are accustomed to, or use bottled water.
Pets should always travel in a pet carrier or crate for their personal safety.
Get a current health certificate from your veterinarian before traveling.
Always take the pets medical records along with you.
Take a recent color photograph of your pets with you in the event that they should get lost.
Update all vaccinations before leaving on your trip.
Take a proof of rabies vaccination.
Take flea, tick, and heart worm medications.
Traveling can be stressful on pets especially if they are not used to it. When your pet is away from home and off of their regular schedule it can affect their health. Perform a daily health check on your pet. Look for anything out of the ordinary.
Stop often when you're traveling and allow your pets to exercise and to relieve themselves.
When making campground reservations be sure and ask about pets. Some campgrounds offer kennels and boarding for pets. If your travel plans include day trips or extended travel away from the campsite inquire about these services.
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