- August 18, 2008
- Family Vacation Getaway Archives, Travel Tips Archives
- Posted by GQ Admin
- Comments Off on Travel Tips: Taking Pets on Vacation, Part IV
(To read Part I of this Travel Tips series, click on this link; to read Part II, click here; for Part III, go here)
For our final set of Travel Tips for Traveling with Pets, we’ll look at how to handle some emergencies that may arise while you’re away from home.
1. Your Dog/Cat Becomes Ill
Just as humans can get sick while traveling, so can pets. If your dog or cat seems particularly ill, a call to your veterinarian at home is in order. He or she can advise you whether you should contact a local vet at your family vacation destination.
2. Your Dog Bites Someone
This is every pooch owner’s nightmare, but it can and does happen.
Should your dog bite a person or other animal during your family vacation getaway, you may be the target of legal action. Therefore, it will behoove you to write down as much information about the incident [...]