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Traveling with your pet!

As it's getting warmer, here are some tips for when you are traveling with your pet!

Traveling with a pet by car can be a great experience, but also tends to go more smoothly with a little planning.

Getting either a dog or cat used to pet carriers and the car before a long journey is well worth the effort. Offering good treats in an unmoving car can be a good starting point that eventually helps pets get used to being in and near the car.

Often, pet owners are interested in medications to gently sedate their pet to reduce anxiety or to prevent motion sickness, and we’re happy to discuss this and help make a safe, practical plan.

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