Canine Aquatics & Fitness Center

Know B4 You Go!

is a series of valuable & informative discussions about K-9 health questions & answers brought to you by Canine Aquatics & Fitness Center. 

With Sumer in full swing, vacation & travel plans are at the ready.  Traveling with your dog is a rewarding experience & memories that will last a life time.  Be prepared for the unexpected with a our simple check list.

Stock up on a couple extra gallons of fresh bottled of water from home can keep your dog well hydrated & cool during those inconvenient times.

1. Traffic Jams
2. Lack of Facilities
3. Excitment & unpacking

Check your travel guides for road side facilities that allow pets.  Make sure your vaccinations are up to date before allowing your dog to take a walk in unfamilar places. 

1. Adeno Virus
2. Parvo Virus
3. Rabies
4. Bordetella
5. Talk to your Veterinarian, for further professional recommendations.

Travel with your canine best friend in a roll proof/airline/Veri Kennel that is well vented and has adequate room for your dog to stand up & turn around.  Comfortable & inexpensive kennel pads can be added for his comfort. 

Many online line travel sites, MapQuest, Google & Rand McNally have a weather services - "5-day Forecast" 

• Daily average Temperature
• Pending storms (thunder & lightening)

Locate a veterinary facility or an emergency veterinary facility in the area that you will be traveling to.

• Always have a copy of your dogs health & vaccine records
• Bring your dogs medications in the original labeled bottles provided by your Veterinarian
• Invest in a basic First Aide Kit for Dogs.
• Bring extra food.  Starting a new food while away from home, can result in stomach upset, this is no time for doggie diarrhea.

Know the basic signs of heat intolerance

• Excessive panting
• Increase salivation (drooling)
• Fatigue
• Nose & mouth area are warm to touch

If you have a quick traveling tip for traveling with your dog, we welcome your good advise through the comment section.

If you only had 8 minutes to prepare your performance dog for the ring, What quick tips would the experts recommend?