| Loki loved to go hiking and camping. By the time she | | | | (the ones you get at the airport to put on your |
| was 6, she had been up and down the West Coast | | | | luggage work great) with the phone number and |
| and seen everything from deserts to mountains. | | | | address of the home or hotel where you will be |
| During the day, she alternated between roaming the | | | | staying your trip. |
| trails and riding around on top of her dad's backpack. | | | | 3. Ensure that you have plenty of food and water |
| At night, she shared a tent, and frequently a sleeping | | | | for your pet. The Pet King Travel Bowl and Jr. Pet |
| bag, with her parents. No one in is quite sure how | | | | King Travel Bowl are compact, lightweight, and |
| they started taking Loki hiking and camping. After all, | | | | feature leak-proof lids. If you are just gone for the |
| it's not exactly usual to bring your Siamese cat with | | | | day, fill the bowls in advance and bring them with |
| you when you go hiking in Death Valley or the high | | | | you. They are perfect for picnics and hotel room |
| country in Oregon. | | | | feedings. |
| Although Loki's parents may have been a little ahead | | | | 4. Put a copy of the book Pet First Aid in your car or |
| of their time, today it is completely common for | | | | suitcase. This book is approved for use by the |
| people to bring their companion animals on trips of all | | | | American Red Cross and covers just about any |
| types. If you are planning to travel with your pet, | | | | situation - from snake bites and bee stings to |
| here are some tips to make the trip significantly | | | | treating seizures. |
| more enjoyable for both you and your furry or | | | | 5. If you are planning to travel by car, make sure |
| feathered friends. | | | | that your animal is safely restrained. And never leave |
| | | | your companion animal in a car unattended. The |
| 1. First and foremost, make sure that the place(s) | | | | outside air may be a pleasing 75 degrees, but the |
| you are planning to stay accepts animals. The book | | | | car's interior can heat up to 100 degrees in just 10 |
| Vacationing with Your Pet is an invaluable resource | | | | minutes. Leaving the windows partly rolled down will |
| for identifying pet friendly hotels across the country. | | | | not prevent the car from becoming an oven. Every |
| 2. Put identification tags on all your animals - even | | | | year, numerous pets die in cars because their owners |
| those remaining at home. If you know the | | | | left them in a hot car for "only a few minutes. |
| information, put a temporary tag on your dog or cat | | | | |