Emergency Evacuations with Pets

Emergency evacuations with pets can be stressful

None of us wants to think about a natural disaster, not to mention any other reason that we’d need to evacuate our homes. But of course, these are prudent things to consider. For those of us with pets, there’s even more to discuss and plan for so that our best friends are taken care of and we have what they need in the event of the unthinkable.

Summeridge Animal Clinic has done some of the preparation for you! Read on for tips and best practices when it comes to planning for emergency evacuations with pets.

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors with Your Dog

Camping outdoors with your dog is a great way to bond with petsCamping? Yes. Hiking? Absolutely! Relaxing lakeside? You bet! For those of us dog-owning nature-lovers, there’s no better time of year than summer. With warm temps and sunny days, nothing sounds better than getting out on the trail or camping in the woods.

Of course, enjoying the outdoors with your dog offers many benefits, including exercise, socializing, and increased bonding with your best pal. However, it’s important to take caution when getting outside with your dog.

Cover Your Bases

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you probably have more than enough gear for your own safety and comfort. Likewise, your dog should also be properly outfitted with the right hiking or camping gear.

Before heading outdoors with your dog, make sure you have the following: Continue…

On the Move: Your Guide to International Travel with Pets

Dog crates being loaded on a planeMoving or traveling internationally requires plenty of planning and elbow grease under the best of circumstances. Bringing your pet along may seem like a no-brainer, but including a four-legged travel companion in your plans means a lot of extra research and preparation on your part.

Your team at Summeridge Animal Clinic welcomes the chance to do our part in helping you to prepare for international travel with pets!

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