RVING WITH PETS MONACO AMERICA OCTOBER 2016 KATHY GARCIA
TOPICS TO BE COVERED (1 OF 2) Records to Carry Setting Up the RV Dealing with Special Problems Securing Pets at the Campground Leaving Pets Alone in the RV Boondocking Be a Good Neighbor Safety Monaco America - October 2016 2
TOPICS TO BE COVERED (2 OF 2) Fire in the RV RV or Vehicle Accidents RV in Shop for Repairs First Aid Pets Crossing US Borders Lost Dogs Monaco America - October 2016 3
RECORDS TO CARRY Rabies Certificate Photo of Each Pet Microchip ID Information Monaco America - October 2016 4
VACCINES TO CONSIDER Heartworm Carry a Written Prescription Bordetella Kennel Cough Lyme Disease Dog Flu Leptospirosis Monaco America - October 2016 5
SETTING UP THE RV Items by the RV Door Food and Water Bedding Floor and Furniture Protection Teeth Cleaning, pet toothbrush Grooming Equipment Securing the Pets for Travel Rain Gear Booties for Stickers and Ground Thorns Camping in Sand or Dirty Areas Monaco America - October 2016 6
DEALING WITH SPECIAL PROBLEMS Fearful Dogs Disabled and Older Dogs Puppy Proofing Motion Sickness Shedding Aggressive Dogs Specific Breeds Monaco America - October 2016 7
SECURING PETS AT CAMPGROUND Follow Campground Rules Provide Fresh Water and Protection from Sun and Elements Dangerous Predators Portable Exercise Pens, Fencing or Dog Runs Crates or Cages Chain or Coated Metal Cable Monaco America - October 2016 8
LEAVING PETS ALONE IN RV Don t Leave Them Outside Prevent Barking Video Monitoring System Notify Neighbor and Campground Owner Temperature Monitoring Systems Monaco America - October 2016 9
BOONDOCKING Walking at Night Be Safe Let Your Dogs Bark Be Prepared to Leave Snakebites Monaco America - October 2016 10
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Continual Barking Lunging/Jumping/Barking Fear of Dogs Be Aware of Other Dogs Running Loose Handle Complaints Sensibly Monaco America - October 2016 11
SAFETY Always Keep Dogs on a Leash Invest in Training Be Careful When Setting Up and Breaking Down Camp Check Batteries in Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Learn About Your Immediate Environment Plan Ahead for Pet s Needs Loud Noises Notification Card Heat Have Backup Cooling Systems Avoid High Risk Situations Monaco America - October 2016 12
FIRE IN THE RV Emergency Escape Plan Adequate Fire Protection Extra Leashes Door or Window Signs Monaco America - October 2016 13
RV OR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Stay Calm and In Control Secure Pets As Soon As Possible Driving in High Risk Areas Tell 911 You Have Pets Monaco America - October 2016 14
RV IN SHOP FOR REPAIRS Keep Pets Out of the Way of Workers Monaco America - October 2016 15
FIRST AID Pet First Aid Kit Symptoms and Treatments avma.org/firstaid/procedures.asp Vets and Emergency Hospitals VetLocator.com, avma.org/firstaid.procedures.asp Call Before You Go Pet Poison Control Centers ASPCA Animal Poison Control 888-426-4435 Aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Poisonous to Dogs Grapes, Raisons, Onions, and Xylitol Monaco America - October 2016 16
PETS CROSSING US BORDERS Aphis.usda.gov United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Health Certificate for Crossing Border Monaco America - October 2016 17
LOST PETS (1 OF 3) Traditional ID Tags Microchip Tattoo Nose Prints Monaco America - October 2016 18
LOST PETS (2 OF 3) Locator Collars with GPS Garmin, RoamEO, SpotLite, Tagg Pet Tracker Top Dog Electronic Pet ID Tag Americas-PetStore.com GetPetsHome and PetHub Use scannable QR-coded tags, enabling anyone with a smart phone to scan the tag for information about your dog GlobalPetFinder.com Radio Transmitter Collars Pet must wear collar Pettrax, Innotek Monaco America - October 2016 19
LOST PETS (3 OF 3) Lost Pet Websites Thecenterforlostpets.com Fidofinder.com Togethertag.com Tabbytracker.com Monaco America - October 2016 20
RVING WITH PETS MONACO AMERICA OCTOBER 2016 KATHY GARCIA