How Does Your Dog Spend A Summer Vacation? Here We Tell You
During the summer season, many pet owners choose to take all members of their family on vacation, including those with four legs. After all, man’s best friend also turns out to be an excellent travel companion.
Nevertheless. Before hitting the road or taking to the skies, vets give some advice so that the adventure runs smoothly. Let’s get to know them so that the summer holidays with your dog are great.
How to choose a destination
Make sure the destination you choose is pet-friendly. Currently there are many hotels and different types of accommodation that accept little ones without problems.
So before traveling, book a lodging where you and your pet are welcome.
Before going on a trip
Have your dog checked out by the vet. Find out where the vets are at the destination and what the emergency numbers are.
Remember to bring your vaccination card and all your dog’s information.
It’s always a good idea to ask for a room on the first floor, near an exit, so that you can easily go for a walk with your dog.
If you travel by car …
If you are going to travel by car, it is important that you plan some things before starting the trip.
For example, if the trip is going to be long, you have to take precautions. That is why it is very important that you know first aid. That way you can react in time to a choking problem, for example.
It is also important that you carry some medications with you. Sedating a dog that is going to travel is not recommended. Therefore, if your little friend is still not used to traveling, it is best to teach him what it is.
For that you can take advantage of part of your vacation. You can start with short walks. Maybe you can go to a park together.
Always remember that he must travel in the back and depending on his behavior, sometimes it is even better that he travel in his porter.
It all depends on the behavior of your pet. For it is important that, before hitting the road, he knows what to expect.
When traveling by car, don’t forget to bring several bottles of water. Your little friend, in hot weather, can suffer a lot if he does not drink fresh water and even suffer from heat stroke. Avoid problems and carry enough liquid.
As you advance in kilometers you will surely need to stretch your legs at some point, and your dog will need it too.
When it’s time, get out of the car and walk a few steps. By the way, it’s a good excuse for me to go to the bathroom.
You have to be careful and do not forget to bring your dog with its collar and leash. That way you avoid accidents.
Why? Imagine that after hours and hours, they release you in the middle of an unknown place. Your friend will surely try to run and can go very far or cross the road without qualms. Avoid trouble and put her collar on before getting out of the car.
Seat belt? Yes, don’t forget it. For both. In pet stores they can be found according to the size of the animal. Also, having an unrestricted pet in the car can be dangerous and lead to an accident.
If you are going to fly …
Traveling with animals by plane always has to be an option that must be evaluated. If it’s super necessary, fine. But if it is not, it is not okay to stress the animal unnecessarily.
A safe option, perhaps with less risk, is when the little ones travel in the cabin with their owners. Many airlines offer that option.
In general, the animal goes inside its carrier and in order for it to travel it must have a medical certificate from its veterinarian, vaccination record and other requirements requested by the airlines or the destination they are going to visit.
Finally, in case your little friend does not enter the cabin of the plane, he must travel in the hold. This option usually tends to stress animals a lot, even more so if they are not used to it.
If you are going on vacation and the little trip in the cabin is impossible, better leave it at home or in a pet nursery.
