Prep Tips for End-of-Sumner Adventures with Your Critters

Know Before You GO

Getting set for a last blast of summer tripping?

Whether your animals are hitting the road with you or staycationing with a sitter, planning for emergencies should be on your vacation “To-Do” list.

You might be totally prepped at home, but is your animal-sitter signed up for all local alerts and familiar with your Evac zones? Does your travel itinerary include contacts for emergency vet hospitals at your destination and along the way? Are you all set to get weather and other important info on the radio and via alerts?

We’ve got you covered. This end of summer newsletter has these and other travel planing tips to keep your animals safe and well are all in the handy packet we’ve made especially for animal travelers and sitters. And if you or a neighbor owns or manages a a pet-friendly AirBnB, HipCamp, marina, or other destination where animals are welcome, this guide is for them, too!

We’re the Animal Prep People, and we want to help you and your animals have the best, funnest vacation possible. So we’re also sharing a couple of great articles on pet beach and hiking safety, too.

“Know Before You Go” also applies to awareness of local hazards your pet (or equine) might encounter. Any animal infection outbreaks occurring in areas you’ll be visiting? Toxic algae blooms in water? Are the beaches prone to sneaker waves or riptides? Are there fires burning around the region? And, of course, always stay on top of weather and air quality forecasts. Last, but not least, make sure your first-aid kit includes animal items and you know how to assess your pet and equine’s vital signs.

Our motto is: All Species, All Hazards, All Safe!

We’re here to help you and all members of your tribe be safer, at home or away, all the time!

Safe Hiking with Dogs

Trail Safety Tips from a Veterinarian

by Dr. Stephanie Austin

It’s important to plan for possible safety issues while hiking with your dog. Ideally, every hiking trip will go off without a hitch, and as my trail running and hiking friends and I like to say, “We come out with the same injuries we go in with!”

But that isn’t always the case, and the best way to ensure you minimize the risks is to be aware and prepared of what can arise while ‘on trail.’ So this article contains a few of the more common issues that can and do arise while hiking with dogs and how to avoid them.

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Beach Safety

Taking Your Dog to the Beach: Tips & Safety

By Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT

A visit to the beach is an ideal way to spend a summer day, and it can be tempting to take your dog along. But be aware the beach isn’t the best option for all dogs. For the right dog, the beach can provide new sights, sounds, and smells to experience as well as opportunities for exciting games. However, there are doggie dangers, too.

Maximize your fun by trying this articles' activities, training these behaviors, and watching for these hazards.

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