Healthy Travel with Pets

Sep 27, 2018 | Aon

The specialists at Aon Affinity Travel Practice and Healthy Paws Pet Insurance have these recommendations to support the overall health and safety of your animal while traveling.

  • The movement in planes, trains and automobiles can create a chaotic experience for you and a stressful environment for your pet. Securing pets can put your mind at ease and help prevent accidents. Keep windows up and furry faces in while driving and explore options like seat harnesses specially designed to safely fasten dogs in the back seat and soft carriers for small dogs and cats. And of course, never leave your pet unattended in a car.

  • For longer trips, pack an emergency kit for your pets including handy food, water and medication in case of any travel delays. And don’t forget collars, leashes and identification, whether tags or microchip, to help your pet be reunited with you in case of separation.

  • Your pet’s good health is necessary when traveling anywhere whether through customs (where shot records are required) or just to a new park, your dog or cat needs to be protected from any possible health threats. So be sure to book a visit to the vet and check that your pet’s vaccinations are up to date.

  • Most airlines have guidelines for traveling safely with pets including vaccination requirements, health certificates, kennel requirements, date restrictions to fly to certain destinations, breed restrictions and special requirements for different countries. Check details specific to your final destination well before you depart.

  • For animals enrolled in health insurance, those furry travel buddies may be covered anywhere in just the United States and Canada should an emergency arise while vacationing. Keep that in mind when traveling outside of North America and be aware of veterinarians or animal hospitals near your final destination.

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