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- AAA Arizona offers ideas for traveling with pets - ABC 15 News
- Pets /By Steve Dale - Buffalo News
- Frontier Airlines To Allow Pets In Cabin - For A Fee - WUSA
- 1999 Damon Daybreak, 30 feet. 35,000 miles, lots of ... - The State-Journal
| AAA Arizona offers ideas for traveling with pets - ABC 15 News Posted: 14 May 2010 05:35 AM PDT
Throughout the month of May, AAA Arizona is providing a series of guides about traveling this summer. This week, the group suggests that taking your pet with you on vacation may make sense. Spokesperson Jim Prueter said more and more people are taking their cats and dogs with them on vacation. "Hotels are much more pet friendly and actually, your pet wants to go with you!" said Prueter. AAA provided us with the following guide for pet travel: Before you go… Research your destination to determine what types of documentation will be required and other restrictions well in advance. In addition, identify locations, such as dog parks, where dogs can play, exercise and socialize with other dogs at your destination. Reconfirm travel plans prior to departure, especially with lodgings and airlines; their policies may have changed after you made the reservations. Many AAA Approved and Diamond properties are pet-friendly destinations. When traveling by car, AAA advises pet owners to: Put safety first. Pets should be confined to the back seat, in a carrier or a harness attached to a seat belt. If your pet isn't accustomed to this, begin to practice this in the weeks leading up to your road trip. Also, refrain from allowing your dog to stick its head out of the window. This position puts animals at risk to be injured by road debris if the vehicle stops suddenly or a collision occurs. Train or re-train to view a ride in the car as a reward. If the only time your pet gets a ride in the car is for a trip a trip to the vet, they may not have a positive association with riding in your vehicle. However, this can be quickly by changed with short, regular trips to places that are fun for animals, such as a park or pet store. Prevent carsickness by limiting food or water while the vehicle is in motion. Rather, schedule breaks every four hours to give your pet water and let them answer nature's call. Never leave an animal in a parked car, even if the windows are partially open. Even on a pleasant day, temperatures inside a car can soar to more than 100 degrees in a matter of minutes. In addition, animals left unattended in parked cars can be stolen.
Decide where your pet will fly. Most animals fly in the hold as checked baggage or as cargo when unaccompanied. Small pets may be taken into the cabin as carry-on luggage if the pet is well-behaved and fits comfortably in a carrier that meets regulations. Plan ahead & budget accordingly. Airlines accept a limited number of animals per flight. As a result, reserve space for your pet when you arrange your own tickets, well in advance of your travel date. One-way travel fees for pets range start around $100. Heading into the Great Outdoors? Take these precautions when camping or hiking with your four-legged friends: Be sure your pet is permitted at campgrounds, parks, beaches, trails and anywhere else you will be visiting. Pets other than service animals usually are not allowed in public buildings. At parks and campgrounds, refrain from leaving your pet unattended, to mitigate the risk of a disagreeable encounters with other travelers or wildlife. In addition, crate your pet at night to protect him from the elements and predators. When hiking, stick to the trail and keep your pet on a short leash. It is easy for an unleashed pet to wander off and get lost or fall prey to a larger animal. Also, be aware of indigenous poisonous plants, or those that can cause physical injury. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Pets /By Steve Dale - Buffalo News Posted: 14 May 2010 03:41 AM PDT Share this story: Q: I read your column on the cat that was desperate for food and very thin. I was surprised you didn't suggest checking for hyperthyroidism. My 18- year-old cat was treated with radioactive iodine and made a complete recovery. There's also medicine that treats but does not cure this condition. It's worth a mention. A: Generally, older cats (over —S.B., Cyberspace age 9 or so) are most susceptible to hyperthyroidism, and the cat identified in the reader question was younger. However, you're right that this problem should be considered regardless of a cat's age. As you point out, treatments work. Left untreated, hyperthyroidism can be damaging and eventually lethal. Since cats don't always don't have obvious symptoms for many problems, twice-annual veterinary exams are suggested. ••• Q: All the people who don't like cats are missing so much. Cats can make you roll on the floor in laughter with some of their antics. Laughter is good for you! When you feel down, they will curl up with you and snuggle. Pets bring joy to life. —B.M., Macon, GA A: Amen! e-mail petworld@stevedale.tv  Log into MyBuffalo to post a comment Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Frontier Airlines To Allow Pets In Cabin - For A Fee - WUSA Posted: 14 May 2010 02:51 AM PDT DENVER (AP) - Frontier Airlines says it will let customers carry small pets on board, but it will cost more than some of the fares that Frontier charges its two-legged passengers. The airline said Wednesday it would let passengers bring along their small dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or small birds for $75 each way. That matches the price charged by another low-fare carrier, Southwest Airlines, which began allowing customers to bring small pets on board last year. According to its website, Frontier charges less for some tickets for people, including travel between Denver and Albuquerque, or between Milwaukee and Indianapolis or Kansas City. The pets must fit in a carrier that goes under an airplane seat and must have proper health documentation. Spokeswoman Lindsey Purves said customers should have their vet complete a health form for the animal within 10 days of the trip. The airline lets bigger pets fly as checked baggage for a $150 fee. Purves said the airline removed pets other than service animals from cabins in June 2008, requiring that they fly as cargo. Frontier flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver, Kansas City, and Milwaukee. Some flights are operated under the Midwest Airlines name. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| 1999 Damon Daybreak, 30 feet. 35,000 miles, lots of ... - The State-Journal Posted: 14 May 2010 04:52 AM PDT 1999 Damon Daybreak, 30 feet. 35,000 miles, lots of extras. Always stored. No pets. Very clean. Sleeps six. $17,500. Call 502-376-5556 Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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