Having a pet is one of the most important decisions of your life, since it stops being just you and becomes you, that is, you must also think about it, this includes vacation trips, we can think that taking them with us can be a bit cumbersome considering that we carry luggage and at this point we ask ourselves “only two hands will be enough”.
Well, traveling with them can be very simple if you follow a series of steps so that they travel happily and safely.
1. I travel to another country.
If on your vacation your plans are to get to know different cultures or to go to other countries, you should contact the embassy or consulate of the country in order to know everything related to certificates and vaccinations that you must have up to date to be able to enter with your pet (each country has its regulations on this subject). Learn well so you don’t have problems with this.
2. Make sure the hotel where you plan to stay is pet friendly.
Some establishments have their rules and we must respect them, so we must make sure well in advance that the hotel or place where we are planning to stay is “pet friendly” that is, that they allow pets to stay so that we do not have problems with our canine or feline companions. Another very important piece of advice is to always try to take them with us to our outings and to avoid leaving them alone and start barking or meowing, remember that you took them with you away from home now that they can enjoy with you too.
3. Carrier or Kennel that guarantees your comfort.
Indispensable to be able to travel with your pet, this must be large enough so that the animal can turn around inside it and accommodate itself as many times as necessary, you can also place a blanket with your scent and its favorite toy so that it feels more comfortable. taste, the carrier must have good ventilation, remember that this is to travel inside the hold of the plane, so it has to be in perfect condition, usually airlines offer optimal carrier specifications for your pet’s trip.
4. Always use the muzzle with dogs.
We must accustom our canine friend to the use of the muzzle if we want him to travel with us, if he is not used to its use you must prepare him for that moment in advance because he will not feel comfortable with the use of this from one moment to another, it is a mandatory requirement of Spanish legislation that requires it, especially if it is of a breed considered “potentially dangerous”.
5. Pet motion sickness during travel can be avoided
It is recommended in this case not to give food to your pet during the 5 or 6 hours prior to the trip, this will avoid dizziness, vomiting and possible desire to relieve himself, although depending on the duration of the flight and the age of your friend, it might be possible to feed him in some stop, what is very important is to always keep it well hydrated with water.
6. They can take a walk before traveling
Relax your friend before the trip with a good walk or play with him so that he arrives much more relaxed at that moment and releases all his energy, maybe he even sleeps during all the way or part of it.
There is no better way to enjoy a good trip than with our pets, at CatanDog’s® we know this, that is why we take care of keeping your pets healthy and free of fleas, ticks and the diseases that these can cause.
Just keep in mind that if your pet is elderly, suffers from an illness or does not adapt well to changes, it is better to evaluate other options and always consult your veterinarian.
