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- Make sure the pet is always wearing a floatation device, preferably one with a handle so you can lift their head above water or help lift them out of the water.
- Make sure dog had identification or has been microchipped
- Put the pet's bed or bedding in a quiet area.
- Carry a fresh water supply and keep water available at all times and avoid allowing your pet to drink the local water.
- Carry enough food to cover the trip plus a couple extra days. Limit the dog's intake prior to the cruise. After 4-5 hours give your pet more food.
- Medications: Make sure to carry a supply of any medications that your pet may be on.
- Keep a long handled crab or fish net within grabbing distance on deck to retrieve small pets that fall overboard.
- For cats hang a strip of carpet overboard in case they go overboard. They may be able to grab onto it and climb back up.
- Exercise: Make sure your dog is exercised either by swimming or running around the deck. Bring floatable toys for the dog to play with and also chews.
- When on land never allow your pet to roam off leash, never allow your pet to go visit with a strange dog. Clean up and properly dispose of any feces.
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