We're still in the serious research phase of purchasing a motorhome and traveling for an extended period (at least a year, probably two, then we'll see where we are), and we'll be taking our Black Lab with us. She's on a prescription dog food for her sensitive digestion. Three questions come up around this:
1) We're pretty sure our vet will give us a prescription we can take into vets in other states to show Ruthie needs that particular food, but we're not sure how receptive vets will be to that idea. Has anyone done this, and have you been required to pay for an appointment before they'll sell you a bag, or do they accept the proof from your vet? It can be purchased on Amazon or at PetCo, with a prescription, too. Is that a better solution?
2) We'll be crossing the Canadian border at least twice, probably more. It is our understanding dog food containing chicken or chicken by-products can't be taken from the US into Canada. How do you deal with dog food when crossing the border? If you make sure you run out before you cross, then buy some in Canada, can you then take it back into the US (for example, going from BC into Alaska)? Or do you get a bit creative with alternative feeding, such as rice and cooked chicken or lamb while you're in Canada, if it's only for a couple of weeks?
3) What is a reasonable number of bags to carry with you in the motorhome? We were thinking of getting six 27lb bags before leaving home (about 8-9 months worth), but is that really just too much to lug around? Seems like a lot!
Thanks for any advice! It's last night's reason I was awake at 2am. Too many things to think about!