CONTENTSFOREWORDINTRODUCTION1 WHY DO WE TAKE PETS TO SEA?Opinions, stories, and answers from dog and cat owners who can't leave their pets at home.2 WHAT IS THE BEST SEAGOING PET?Personal opinions, biases, and experiences from owners, plus a comparison of pros and cons of specific breeds, big vs. small, cats vs. dogs.3 WHEN AND HOW DO I START?Starting with puppies and kittens or adult animals, important preparation and training - Is the boat ready and animal friendly? Adapting for size, the pet place, getting on and off. Dinghies, too.4 ANIMAL CARE AND UPKEEPGrooming, manicures, dental care; de-clawing cats? Trim toenails? Clipping dogs, shedding winter coats, bathing.5 WE DON'T LIVE ON FISHWhat do you feed your pet? Travel in foreign countries where Iams™, Science Diet™, and Whiskas™ have never been seen. How to prepare food for your pet, veterinary recommendations about vitamins and minerals. Dishes and utensils.6 PEE & POOPHow to train your pet to use a litter box, designated area, or head on your boat. Specific techniques for training both dogs and cats, and maintaining litter.7 PET ETIQUETTELearning the Rules of Cruising; Obedience training for your dog is essential. Leash training your cat. Rover can't roam, Herman can't howl, and Aspidistra can't sing.8 KENNEL TRAININGA happy pet knows his place. Pets need a home at home and underway. Cats and dogs have different ideas.9 PET FASHIONS FOR CruisingSea Boots, Life jackets, harnesses, and leashes.10 FIRST AID FOR PETSRecognizing the signs of poisoning, mouth-to-nose resuscitation, Heimlich Maneuver, make a pet first aid kit. The Ultimate Emergency and euthanasia kit for long voyages.11 SAFETY FOR PETSPet overboard drills, boarding the boat from the water, wearing a life jacket, using a harness and lifeline, heavy weather conditions, and abandon ship.12 FOREIGN TRAVELInternational requirements begin with rabies shots. Some countries use microchips for identification. Quarantine rules vary widely. Finding a veterinary hospital/boarding facilities can be difficult. Flying home and returning with pets.EPILOGAPPENDIX A: Product and Organization WebsitesAPPENDIX B: Quarantine RegulationsBIBLIOGRAPHY