You’re travelling this summer and your pet is coming along for the ride.  

Dr. Ingrid Sproll, a veterinarian with Winrose Animal Hospital in Winnipeg has some advice on how to prepare for a smooth trip.

“Bring what you need with you so you are going to want to bring your food, your toys, a leash or a harness and a bed with you and talk to your host in advance. If you are staying as a house guest, do they have other pets? That’s a big one since not all dogs or cats will get along with each other.”
       
If you’re planning to stay at a hotel and your dog barks a lot, you may want to consider other accommodations so as not to disturb other guests.

Also, be aware of your pet’s temperament.  Do they adjust well to new situations and how do they react if you take them to places with lots of people?   If those scenarios stress them out, they may not make good travel companions.

Catch the full interview with Dr. Sproll on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.