Many people prefer to travel with their pets rather than leaving them at home or boarding them. With good planning and following a few basic tips, both pets and their owner can have a more enjoyable experience. The health and safety of the pet should be the primary concern of the owner
Contact a veterinarian before you leave and ask if there are specific vaccinations required for the area to the country you plan to visit. Make sure you pets are current all their vaccinations. Ask the veterinarian for recommendations services or veterinary hospitals in the area you plan to visit. Take a copy of your pet's medical records and the contact information of the veterinarian with you.
- When traveling with your pets there are several steps that you can take beforehand to assure that nothing will go wrong with your pet on the way to your destination. Obviously, if you are bringing an animal along with you, you will need to ensure that they are places in a secure place. For your pets comfort, make sure the kennel gives them ample room to move around so that they are not confined to lie in one spot for hours on end. It is also a good idea to line the bottom of the kennel with a thick padding so that your pet is not laying on a hard surface the whole flight. Also, bring along some chew toys or bones so that your pet has some way of entertaining themselves if they cannot sleep abroad the flight.
Here are some important tips in traveling with your pets.
- Check your pet’s collar before traveling. Be sure your information, including temporary accommodation, is clearly written. If your pet escapes, then you can be contacted.
- Water is important before the flight. You may need to keep food to a minimum up to 6 hours travel before travel.
- Regarding to escapes, you must take your pet out of the carrier while you both go through security. This can be one of the most stressful of moments because your pet is out of the bag and very capable from you. Consider that any pet jewelry may make the detector go off.
Traveling with your pets is fun for everyone when it goes as planned. Stay on top of everything from health to fresh food and you can focus on fun instead of setbacks. And the best part is that your pets can get in on the fun too.