Travels with Delaney<\/a> (named after their cocker spaniel), to share their travels.<\/p>\n\u201cDelaney traveled with us until she passed away at 12,\u201d said Patty. \u201cNow we have a new traveling companion, our Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppy Truman, but we\u2019re keeping the channel name in Delaney\u2019s honor as she will always travel with us in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you want to take your pet along like the McCormicks do, here are some tips to make the journey fun and safe for everyone.<\/p>\n
Introduce your pet to the teardrop.<\/h2>\n
Before you head out with your pet, give it a chance to get accustomed to its new home. \u201cAfter we adopted Truman, we took him out for a few times to be in the camper while it was in the driveway to just let him get used to it,\u201d said Patrick.<\/p>\n
Spending some quality time with your pet in the camper before you head out will also give you a chance to address potential problems before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n
Do a road-trip test.<\/h2>\n
If your pet hasn\u2019t gone on anything more than a quick trip to the vet, you will want to get a few longer runs under its collar to shake out any issues. Some pets get noisy when confined too long to their carrier or in a harness, while others might suffer from motion sickness. Do some practice drives and then check with your vet about any problems that develop.<\/p>\n
Make your teardrop pet-friendly.<\/h2>\n
If your pet will have the run of the camper when it\u2019s parked (note: NEVER leave the pet in the camper when it\u2019s moving!), give it a once-over from the pet\u2019s point of view. Cats are notoriously curious so you want to make sure that anything they can get into is put safely away. Dogs will usually eat anything that\u2019s accessible, so secure food items, cleaning supplies and any meds (pet or human) in the camper cabinets.<\/p>\n
Pack pet information and supplies.<\/h2>\n
Take important information about your pet: medical and vaccination records, prescriptions and instructions for medications, copies of pet insurance cards and policies, and copies with details about any ID tags, tattoos, microchips and licenses.<\/p>\n
Research ahead of time to find the nearest vet at your stopping points\u2014just in case. Download the free American Red Cross Pet First Aid App and gather the items on the ASPCA DIY Pet First-Aid Kit list so you\u2019re ready for emergencies. The American Veterinary Medical Association suggests asking your veterinarian about flea, tick and heartworm prevention as well as disease risks associated with camping outdoors.<\/p>\n
Make sure your pet has identification on it at all times, and include information such as your cell number and camping address, in case the pet gets loose. It won\u2019t do any good to have the finder call your home since you\u2019re on the road!<\/p>\n
Pack food and water (some pets don\u2019t take well to \u201cstrange\u201d H20!) as well as clean-up supplies like a pooper-scooper and bags. (Disposable litter pans are a great option for a cat.)<\/p>\n
Do some research.<\/h2>\n
Review the rules and regulations regarding pets at the campsite. Is a pet area or dog park available? Can you set up an exercise pen next to your camper?<\/p>\n
Always keep your pet (even a cat) restrained with a harness or leash or in a carrier when moving it from the car into the camper and back again. Walking the dog? Use a controlled leash to keep it close to you and bring along your clean-up items.<\/p>\n
One more tip.<\/h2>\n
If you are planning to leave your pet alone in the camper for short periods of time while you take in the sights or shop for souvenirs, close all the blinds and turn on the fan and air conditioning, recommended Patrick. Don\u2019t count on open windows to keep the camper cool. Even when they are open, the camper can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures\u2014when it\u2019s 72 degrees outside, the interior can reach 116 degrees within an hour.<\/p>\n
A remote temperature sensor with a backup battery can give you some peace of mind if you\u2019re leaving your pet alone in the camper and are worried about possible power failure. The McCormicks take the extra step of letting the campground office know they\u2019ve left a pet in the camper with the A\/C on. \u201cWe also give them our cell phone number so that they can contact us if there is a power failure or they get complaints about barking,\u201d added Patty.<\/p>\n
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