Holidays with animals: fundamental tips for traveling with your dog or cat

THE Summer holidays and there are many people who prefer to take their own pets Voyage instead of leaving them in the care of a family member or at a pet daycare.

While it can be practical and fun, it’s important to know the appropriate process ahead of time travel with your dog or cat. As well as taking a series precautions to avoid problems.

Below are some tips and recommendations to keep in mind when organize the trip with your pet, second the Argentine Association for Animal Welfare:

Tips for going on holiday with your dog or cat

• Advance planning: Make sure you have all the necessary documents, such as veterinary certificates and vaccination records. Research your destination’s regulations and requirements, as they may vary.
• Check that the location of the accommodation allows access to animals: Not all facilities allow the entry of dogs or cats, it is necessary to ensure in advance that the accommodation chosen does friendly puppy.
• Choose a lightweight transport box that provides sufficient ventilation: the priority is the well-being of your animal, so choose the most suitable box or bag for each means of transport. Dogs and cats must be comfortable, they must be able to turn around inside and settle down as often as they need.

• Visible identification: Make sure your pet carries clear identification that includes your contact information. In case of loss, this measure will facilitate reunification with its owner.
• Getting dogs used to wearing a muzzle: If you want to travel with your dog and he is not used to wearing a muzzle, you must prepare him so that he does not feel uncomfortable; You can give him treats every time he wears it, or try taking it for a walk or wearing it at home. The dog will start to feel more relaxed when he wears it.

Traveling with your dog or cat by car: the precautions you need to take

Bringing a dog or cat in the car together with the rest of the family it could be risky. Because animal behavior could distract the driver.

He the dog must be adequately immobilized to prevent movement through the rear seat, as this could impede visibility and increase the risk of an accident. We recommend taking regular breaks to allow your pet to exercise and relax.

In the case of catsthey have to go to theirs conveyor box. The important thing is that the pets they are always connectedto exist harness specific to prevent their movement but also for their protection.

In the event of sudden braking at high speed, the animal could not only injure itself but also injure the human occupants of the car.

What to keep in mind before traveling with your pet

Unless there is a veterinary prescription, and in that case, the animal’s primary veterinarian directs it to do so, it should not be administer sedatives or tranquilizers.

For this reason, familiarity and adaptation to the conveyor box It is of the utmost importance.

From Affinity Foundation, recommend avoid feeding the animal 2-3 hours beforehandbut depending on age, nutritional needs or length of trip, it may be necessary to schedule a food stop as directed by your veterinarian.