When you’re vacation planning, it can all be overwhelming. If you want to take your pets with you, vacation planning can be even more overwhelming. It does take some extra planning, but it is possible to do. Your vacation can be even more relaxing when you take the time to do that extra planning.
Traveling on an airline?
You’ll need to make some extensive preparations when you’re planning on flying. If you have a short-nosed breed of dog or cat, check with your airline, because they may not be able to fly. Most commercial airlines will also require a certificate of veterinary inspection. If you can, you should try to plan a non-stop flight. You may be required to provide your pet’s travel crate, depending on your airline. If this is the case, make sure the crate is large enough to comfortably hold your pet. Also very carefully and clearly label the crate so you can pick it up as soon after you land as you can.
Planning a road trip?
When you’re planning a long drive, it is important to prepare your pet. Get your pet used to being in the car by taking many short drives with them. Make sure the seat where you will put your pet’s crate does not have an airbag. Make sure that if you put your dog in the bed of a truck, secure it carefully. Try to keep as close of a schedule as normal while you are traveling - including feeding and bedtimes. Get out of the car and stretch with your pet every two hours.
Sleeping at a hotel or motel?
Not every hotel allows pets, so research is very important. More often than not, small, locally-owned hotels are more pet-friendly. Online pet-friendly hotel searches are a good place to start, but call ahead to verify. Try to bring along the pet’s favorite pillow or blanket - something to help them feel at home. Be sure your pet is allowed extra time to explore and feel at home.
Planning on camping?
Taking your pet into the great outdoors takes just a little extra planning. Help your pet be careful in the wild - there are lots of dangers they may not usually encounter. Make certain your pets have flea, tick, and heartworm protection. Your pet may go running if they smell or see just one interesting thing - so keep them on leash. Privately-owned campgrounds may have different policies, so be sure to call ahead with them.
Traveling with your pets with you when you explore the world can be both fun and rewarding. Just make sure that you do some pre-planning for your vacation so your trip is as relaxing as you want it to be.
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