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PET TALK WITH PILAR ment to prevent vomiting. It is only available from a veterinar-
Pilar Starman, ian with an active client-patient-veterinary relationship.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine... • Other medications may be recommended.

Traveling with Pets Pets should wear identification with a contact number and be
microchipped. Veterinarians can help confirm appropriate reg-
Summer is a time of trav- istration.
el. We often take our pets
because they are family. Parasite and disease prevention is needed for all pets, but is
Issues to consider include even more crucial for pets travelling to warm, moist areas.
the possibility of anxiety, Dogs and cats need prevention for heartworm, fleas, ticks, and
motion sickness, proper intestinal parasites. Parasites carry diseases that cause illness in
identification, potential pets and people. Depending on travel plans, additional vaccina-
parasite/disease exposure, and legal requirements. tions may be recommended.

Dogs and cats often have anxiety related to travel. To a degree If you are crossing a state border, a health certificate is required.
it may be due to motion sickness. There are a variety of treat- A current rabies vaccine and a physical exam by a veterinarian
ment options that may alleviate this. within 10-30 days of travel is required to issue. The health cer-
• Feliway. A synthetic pheromone produced by the cat’s facial tificate is required if you are travelling by air – you may not be
glands that tells the cat the environment is safe. able to go through security without it.
• Adaptil. A synthetic pheromone of the substance produced
by the dog when she’s nursing puppies that tells the dog the If you have any questions
environment is safe. about your pet, please feel free
• Catnip helps improve the mood of some cats. to call Larkspur Pet Hospital at
• Zylkene is a natural way to decrease anxiety in cats and dogs 303- 681-3980. We welcome
without causing sedation. you to bring your pet in for a
• Ginger may decrease nausea. happy visit any time we are
• Cerenia is an anti-nausea medication. It is the reliable treat- open.

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