Most of us dream of going on long drives and vacations with our furry friends. Our pets are as much a part of our life that we cannot imagine outings and fun without them. However, the decision to take pets on a vacation cannot be taken while we are loaded with emotions. We have to think evenly whether such a vacation would be comforting for the pet or not. Fix upon the vacation after considering comfort and convenience on both ends.
Travelling may turn out to be stressful for the pet. Your dog or cat may prefer to stay home and enjoy his regular playing session in the yard. Thus, the first step is to check the temperament of the pet. If your pooch or pussies are out going types, then the idea of pet vacation is great. Otherwise, it may put your pet in fix and he may end up feeling depressed and restless. Therefore, make sure your four-legged family member enjoys going out. Monitor his reaction while taking him out on small trips to gauge if he is ready for longer trips or vacations.
Tips for a stress free holiday with the pet:
Veterinarian guidance: Once you make up your mind of being with your pet on a vacation, consult a veterinarian about the pros and cons of the trip. Take his guidance about the dos and don’ts to follow during the trip. Also, ask him for medications that help in curing any symptoms of anxiety or travel sickness for a smooth trip.
Prepare the pet pack: You should not take any chance of missing anything in your pet’s travel pack. Little things that he needs on a daily basis are unavoidable. Moreover, carry extra stuff like an additional leash, extra water supplies, bedding, crate, litterbags etc. You cannot give a miss to your pet’s regular medications so, don’t forget them.
Select a pet friendly vacation spot: While planning, you must check out whether your accommodation is offering facilities for the pet or not. Get to know the rules for the pets in the venue and other pet related details. Also, see if there are any reservations for any particular breed of pet. Next thing would be to check if there are any bathing facilities or not. See if the vacation spot is a well-fenced area or not. Keeping an eye on such little details makes way for the finest mental preparation for the trip.
Vaccinations: Travelling in exterior places is all about exposing your pet to pests like fleas, ticks and various kinds of worms. To prevent infestations, just make sure your furry companion is vaccinated for any kind of unavoidable pest attack. In addition, your daily tick check is a must to clear up those latest pests from your pooch’s body. Pack enough of his routine medicines to last through the vacation.
Identification tags are must: This is a worst-case scenario but you need to be prepared for it. In case, you lose your pet during the travel then their identification tags help a great deal. The tag must include his name, your contact number and your accommodation address. Collar with microchip are also the best way to locate your lost pet. By any means if the collar is lost, then the tags serve the purpose.
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