Pets And Owners Find Creature Co (NAPSA)—There’s good news es for pet owners who wantto travel with their furry friends. It turns out they are part of a growing trend. According to the Travel Industry Association, “more than 29 million Americans have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more, one way, in the past three years.” Millions of Americans are pet lovers, but it can sometimes be a challenge to find appropriate accommodations while away from home. Fortunately, some hotels are throwing travelers a bone. For instance, Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ new Hilton Pet Friendly program makes traveling with cats and dogs easier. From information on local pet parks and veterinary offices to food bowls and pet beds, the hotel chain is dedicated to makinga pet’s stay as comfortable as its owner’s. Here are a few tips for making your trip more enjoyable when traveling with yourpet: e Trim Before Travel: Clip your pet’s nails before you leave. Pets with freshly trimmed nails are less likely to damage items in strange surroundings and, if necessary, are easierto restrain. e Heal Your Hound: When traveling by car, pack a simple pet first-aid kit. Be sure to include assorted bandages, antiseptic cream, an anti-diarrhea medica- tion that is safe for pets (ask your veterinarian to suggest a product), gauze squares, and the phone numbers of your veterinarian, a national poison control hotline and a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. e Forgo Feeding: Air travel on an almost empty stomach is hh Vacations are not just for pet owners. Before traveling, check the area for dog-walking routes, pet shops and groomersto indulge your furry friend. usually recommended for your pet’s comfort. However, always ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions. The age and size of your pet, time and distance furry friend. If you don’t have the time to research, take advantage of your hotel’s pet services. As part of its pet program, Hilton Hotels conveniently provide infor- of the flight, and your pet’s regu- mation on all the services above, ered when feeding recommenda- on veterinarians, doggy day care lar dietary routine will be consid- tions are made. e Research the Road: If planning to travel by bus ortrain, research and consult your local transportation in advance for information. Most states prohibit animals from riding on buses and similar regulations restrict travel on trains, with exceptions for as well as additional information and kennels in thearea. Don’t Let Your Pet Stray: Unfortunately, pets can get separated while away from home. So, in addition to their standard iden- tification tag, your pet’s collar should include a travel tag with information on where you are staying while traveling. In case guide and service dogs accompa- your pet becomes lost, you can be e Pamper Your Pet: Vacations are not just for owners. Before traveling, check the area for dog-walking routes, pet shops and groomers to indulge your the hotel of their choice directly for pet policy information. nying blind and disabled persons. contacted locally. To learn more about Hilton’s Pet Friendly program, travelers can call (800) HILTONSor contact
