How to go on holiday with your pet: 7 tips you must know

Are you planning a trip? With your pet? Here are seven aspects you must know before making any plans.

Traveling with your pet will undoubtedly be one of the best experiences of your life. But it also comes in with a lot of risks and a precaution list you must follow to ensure that your pet stays safe and comfortable during the entire journey. Below are some things you must keep in mind before you go on this adventure.

1. Vet Visits & Heath certificate

Assuring that your pet is in good health and ready to travel is not something you can dismiss. Visit a vet before making any plan, especially so if your pet is aged or sick in any way. You require a veterinary certificate of heath from an authorized vet within ten days of travel if you plan on crossing state lines. If your pet is on any medication, remember to pack them in without fail, and other necessary medicines recommended by your vet.

2. Automobile gears

If you are traveling by car, you need to be equipped with proper traveling gear for your pet. Restraints are essential as it protects them from the car’s brake impact. Make sure you take breaks now and then for your pet to drink a little water and relieve tension.

3. Identification

Proper ID tags and dog collars are crucial during a trip. The collar must have detailed labels of every vital information like home address, name, phone no. among other relevant information regarding the place you’re traveling to. Microchips are also a great way to ensure identification in case your pet’s lost.

4. Crates

Many traveling services like airplanes and subways don’t allow pets to travel without a crate. Please keep your pet in the habit of staying inside a crate for an extended period, so when the time comes, he doesn’t panic and stays comfortable in the space.

5. Food and Water

The water of the place you’re traveling to might not suit your pet and can result in an upset tummy, so make sure you bring water along with you. Also, a light meal for you and your pet is ideal before traveling as it reduces the risk of indigestion and nausea.

6. Accommodations and more

While booking a hotel or a dorm, enquire appropriately with the staff regarding their pet policy and the accommodations they provide for your pet. While traveling, if you happen to leave your pet all by himself in the room, inform the staff and put up a ‘do not disturb’ before leaving. Also, a list of vets in the area you’re visiting is equally essential.

7. Thoughtfulness

Wherever you travel, you are bound to run into people who might not be comfortable around your pet and ask you to put restraint. Be calm and thoughtful of the situation of people around you whenever you visit a public place.

Conclusion

Have fun and take it easy around your furry mate because whether it’s 40 miles or 400, a trip with your pet is not something you’ll ever forget. Happy traveling.