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(NewsUSA) - Planning a road trip with Rover? Even the most
enthusiastic traveler can become agitated and anxious on a very long ride. Here are some
suggestions for making car travel safe and pleasant for you and your dog:

* Watch the
temperature. Even with the air conditioning on, a dog riding in the back of a van can become
overheated from direct sunlight shining into the vehicle. Sun shades will reflect heat and keep
your traveling companion cool. And small battery-operated fans attached to the dog's crate will
keep the air moving.

* Remember to never leave your dog in a closed car. It can take just
minutes for the temperature to rise enough to kill an animal.

* Help your dog relax. If
your dog becomes anxious, a calming product, like Pluto Pet's Pet Calming Spray, may help relieve
his fear, nervousness and aggression. Made from natural ingredients, the spray acts quickly, causes
no side effects and meets all Food and Drug Administration guidelines for good manufacturing
practices. For more information, visit www.plutopet.com.

Avoid tranquilizers, which can lower the animal's blood pressure and make the dog more
prone to heat-related medical emergencies.

* Keep the dog contained. Your travel companion
should either be in a crate or restrained by a seatbelt made especially for animals. Dogs riding
unrestrained in a car can be dangerous to themselves, the humans riding with them and other
motorists.

* Make two tags: one with your home address and another with the destination
address in case the dog gets lost while on the road. You should also have your dog's rabies tag and
certificate and medical records.

* Pack a doggie bag. Your dog will appreciate some
familiar things from home - a favorite blanket, for instance, and some toys. Bringing drinking
water and food from home will help avoid stomach upset. And don't forget the cleanup supplies,
because accidents happen.

* If your dog is territorial and you spend a night in a motel,
keep the curtains drawn so the dog won't feel the need to protect his new turf from everyone who
walks by your windows.

* Have fun! A trip together can be a wonderful bonding experience
for you and your dog.

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(NewsUSA) - One perk of a beach-bound vacation is knowing
that you can lounge happily, shoe-free with the sand beneath your soles. However, being barefoot on
the beach comes with its own set of troubles.

"Even if you are just lying still on your
back soaking up the rays, your feet are still vulnerable," says American Podiatric Medical
Association member Dr. Jane Andersen. "You can seriously sunburn your feet, and no matter how
upscale your hotel, athlete's foot can lurk in all public pool areas."

Here are some tips
to protect your feet on your next vacation:

* Pack a foot-care kit containing flip-flops,
antibiotic cream, sterile bandages, blister pads, toenail clippers, emery board, pumice stone,
sunscreen and aloe vera.

* Wear shoes or flip-flops around the pool, the beach, the locker
room, even in your hotel room. This will limit walking barefoot to minimize the chances of
athlete's foot, ringworm and other infections or injuries.

* If you injure your foot or
ankle while on vacation, seek medical attention from a podiatric physician. To find one in your
travel area, visit www.apma.org.

* Apply
sunscreen all over your feet, including the tops and fronts of ankles, and don't forget to reapply
after you've been in the water.

* Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the
day. This will help to minimize any foot-swelling caused by the heat.

* Keep the blood
flowing with periodic ankle flexes, toe wiggles and calf stretches.

* Wear shoes that are
suitable to the activities you are doing. If your shoes get wet, make sure they dry out completely
before wearing them again to prevent the growth of bacteria or fungus.

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