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West Lafayette, Indiana - If you're planning to take your pet along on a family vacation this summer, there are several steps you should take to get your cat or dog ready to travel.

To minimize stress, pets should be kept on the same schedule, says Lorraine Corriveau, wellness veterinarian and small animal community practice specialist at Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine.

"You also should bring medical and vaccination records, research pet friendly hotels and parks, bring food and water that the pet is used to, and a collar with an ID and temporary ID tag with the phone number of your destination and your cell phone number," she says.

Here are a few other tips from Corriveau to consider when traveling with a pet: