Road Trip With Your Pet

Taking a road trip this summer? Thinking about taking your pet along for the ride? Here are a few helpful tips on how to make your vacation a pleasant one.

1. Don't forget the leash and collar. You should make a plan to exercise your pet every day. This will ensure two things. First that your pet gets the proper exercise and that she will be able to stretch her legs after sitting in a car for long periods. Go for a walk or throw a ball for some fun. This helps to prevent boredom.

2. Bring along squeaky toys or a favorite chew toy for your pet. This will prevent your pet from getting bored on the trip. The last thing you want is to watch your pet pacing back and forth in your rear view mirror.

3. Make sure you pack enough food for the trip and store it in a re-sealable package to keep it fresh. Bring a small box of cookies or treats to reward your pet along the way. Try not to feed your pet the things you eat at a roadside stand. Ice cream is just as fattening for your pet as it is for you!

4. Bring along a set of plastic bowls to use along the way. And from experience it wouldn't hurt to carry along a roll of paper towels as well. Use plastic bowls because they are easier to keep clean and you don't have to worry about dropping them.

You want to continue to provide your pet with the same healthy lifestyle you have been working on all year. Vacation is not the time to stop. So you and your pet should eat right and exercise and above all, have some fun together.

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