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HEALTH CARE AND YOUR PET
Immunization & Checkups
Carry proof of immunization if travelling with your pet.
Discuss microchip identification of your pet with your veterinarian prior to
leaving.
Immunize your pet for the duration of your vacation.
Visit your veterinarian for a checkup of your pet.
Travel & Pets including Service Animals
Carry proof of licensing (if applicable) and immunization.
Check the entry regulations of all countries you intend to visit and ensure
that your pet (or service animal) will meet these regulations. Many countries,
especially outside North America, have onerous restrictions on admitting pets
and some will quarantine your pet for extended periods of time.
Never leave your pet in a closed vehicle.
Take sufficient food, water and any medication required for your pet, but be
aware of any restrictions when crossing borders. In 2004, a general ban existed
on Canadian beef products, which included Canadian manufactured pet food
that contained beef or beef by-products.
HOME
INTERIOR HOME SECURITY
Telephones & Answering Machines
Check with your telephone company about putting your telephone line on
“vacation service.” If vacation service is not available in your area or you choose
not to do so, leave an answering machine message that says you are unable to
come to the telephone, not that you are away.
Check your answering machine messages while away and return important
messages to reinforce the idea that your home is not vacant.
Erase unimportant messages while away to disable automatic telling of
callers that the message feature is “full.”