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Travelling with pets can be a scary, nerve wracking and tense experience for owners and pets . However, this can be pleasant and satisfying, if there is an understanding about what to expect and how to prepare for a travel. A positive attitude and proper preparation can make travelling – easier, comfortable and rewarding for owners as well as their four legged companions.
Here are some tips, to help you and your pet, prepare for a travel:-
Things To Do :-
- Look for pet friendly accommodations. Research, read reviews on hotels and make your reservations, well in advance.
- Look online, for 24 hour pet hospitals or emergency centers, in your destination area.
- Check pet policy, of the hotel, where you intend to stay. Many have restrictions regarding size, breed, number, weight etc.
- A visit to a vet is a must – a basic checkup to ensure that your pet is fit enough to travel. Get a health certificate issued, before ten days, of your journey.
- Check the airline’s website for information on regulations regarding travelling with pets – like dimensions for crate or carrier, list of documentation required, list of vaccination required etc.
- Ensure that your pet has a proper travel ID with your name and contact information.
- Acclimatize your pet to the crate or carrier. Place treats, toys, blanket etc., food and water inside the crate or carrier; get it to spend most of its time inside, till it starts associating the crate/carrier with pleasant experience.
- Exercise pets before a journey by taking it for a long walk, making it run or playing a game of fetch. This drains their energy, makes them tired and they will spend most of their time sleeping.
Important Things to Carry :-
- Crate or carrier – spacious with grips or handles to move it easily; well ventilated, should be labeled.
- Food and water
- Treats and toys
- First aid supplies
- Eating/drinking bowls
- Extra leash/collar
- Puppy pads, baby wipes and towels
Air Travel Tips :-
- It is advisable to take a direct, non-stop flight. Avoid flying during rush hours and peak seasons.
- Airlines do not allow puppies and kittens, who are below eight weeks old, to travel. Also, pets have to be weaned for atleast five days, before travelling by air.
- Place a familiar toy or a blanket in the crate/carrier for added comfort.
- Ensure that the crate or carrier meet the airline requirements.
- Carry health certificate issued, 10 days before your flight and all immunization and health records, as stated airlines.
Car Travel Tips :-
- It is advisable to make short trips, before the big one, to get your pet used to being in the car.
- Consider getting a waterproof seat cover that will make cleaning up easier, in case your pet gets sick.
- Safely secure your pet to a pet car seat or a harness to avoid injury from sudden breaking or a crash.
- Feed healthy and easily digestible snacks instead of big meals.
- Do not feed too much before the travel or while the vehicle is in motion.
- Halt for bathroom breaks, food and water.
- Never leave your pet unattended in the vehicle.
- Do not allow your pet to stick its head outside the doors and windows of your vehicle. Flying dirt and debris can hurt eyes and cause infection.
Very useful information!!! Thank you!