By Susan Collins-Smith
MSU Ag Communications
JACKSON -- Whether families head to the local park or an out-of-town
destination, veterinarians advise them this summer to take steps to
ensure pets stay safe and healthy as they travel.
Dr. Joey Burt, assistant clinical professor and director of the Animal
Health Center at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary
Medicine, said before setting out on any trip, pet owners should make
sure their pets are comfortable with riding in an automobile. Burt
suggested taking pets on short trips to gauge their tolerance. more...