What essential tips do I need for moving cross-country with my dog?

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I will soon be moving across the country to Washington and I want to make sure I have everything in order for Coraline. I know to have her complete records and a kit for when we make the trip but what else should I keep in mind? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 months and 13 days old | 8.9 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Great question! I would make sure to mark out places along the way where you can stop to let her out to go potty. Coraline will probably need a potty break every four to six hours, and to stretch her legs. Make sure any hotels you stay in definitely accept animals, and call them to be sure. My parents made a reservation at a hotel recently that said on the website they accepted animals, but when they turned up with their cats, they were told the hotel didn't accept pets. Needless to say, they were quite upset and had to scramble to find a hotel that did accept pets. Because you mentioned that she likes to chew things in a previous post, I would note down vets and vet ER clinics in towns you stay overnight in just in case. You might want to take a few long drives with Coraline before the big trip just to make sure she doesn't get car sick. If she does, you can talk to your vet about prescribing medications to prevent that. I hope this all helps!

What essential tips do I need for moving cross-country with my dog?

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