Thursday, 24 March 2011

Taking Your Pet With You on Holiday Or Leaving it at Home?

Planning a holiday is wonderful, vacations are all about fun, but preparing might be quite stressful if don't take your time to organize it well in advance.

One of the most problematic issues when you're leaving home for more than a couple of days is: what should you do with your best friend, the pet? Many people get themselves a pet, whether is a cat, dog, hamster, turtle, fish, etc. without considering the responsibilities and the changes that such a decision implies. The pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment as it is very appreciated for its loyal and playful characteristics. But what should we do with it when we want to go on vacation, should take it with or should we let somebody else to take care of it.

Traveling with an animal it's always problematic. There are a couple of things to be taken care of in order to have a smooth and stress free trip.

Do not forget that pets may need to have their vaccinations brought up to date and their worm and flea treatments applied. Moreover, if you decided to "pack" your pet and take it with you on a road trip, make sure that you always have with you the certificates and evidence that it is healthy. Consider packing its things as if they were your own. Never forget its familiar item from home such as bedding and toys. All these will help him to feel safe and secure.

Even if you are going to leave for a longer or shorter period of time, it is never a good idea to have a sudden change in food. Therefore, it is always better to take food that your pet normally eats. This will also help provide a bit of familiarity for your best friend.

Nevertheless, you have to be aware of the fact that traveling with an animal can be quite difficult, because, for example, most of the airways or train companies do not allow animals in the cabin and you have to put them in the cargo section. Traveling by plane or by train can be stressful for your dog or cat, especially if they are not used to these means of transport. But, if you consider that taking your animal with is too much of a hassle, you might consider handing it over to a kennel or a cattery as if it would go to a summer camp.

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