Should travelling with pets be a good idea? Everyone needs a holiday once in a while. Between the stresses of work and the varied stresses of balancing home life, burnout is on the rise – and time away is one of the best available treatments. As someone with pets, though, you might find yourself struggling to arrange their being looked after as you travel. This begs an intriguing, and somewhat thrilling, question: why not bring your pets with you?
Depending on the nature of your holiday, bringing your pets could at once improve your enjoyment of the holiday and minimise the difficult logistics associated with arranging their care. This doesn’t mean that travelling with pets is without its own challenges, though; here are some of the key steps to make holiday travel with pets as simple as possible.
A Simple Guide to Travelling With Pets
Pre-Travel
Much of the work involved in enabling your pets to travel with you relates to pre-travel planning and administration. For one, you should ensure your pets are up-to-date on vaccinations; this is also a good opportunity to see they get a thorough health check-up with your vet.
Documents-wise, you may need to put in some permit applications and collect health certificates for your pets, particularly if you are hoping to take them overseas. Finally, it would behove you to look into appropriate pet insurance policies for extra peace of mind. Even with all this forward planning, there’s no guarantee that something couldn’t go wrong.
Safety In Transit
Perhaps the most important part of your pet travel planning is ensuring you have travel-safe carrier capabilities for your furry friends. If your travel takes the form of a road trip, your woes are few, and they may be secure enough in your boot with the right netting or caging.
For other forms of travel, you’ll want to invest in a well-ventilated carrier or harness restraint system designed specifically for travel. Be sure to introduce your pets to their carrier before you travel, and to do so gradually – when you come to leave, the carrier should be a comfortable and familiar space.
Accommodation Arrangements
On the other side of your travel, your accommodation should be pet-friendly and suitable for your furry friend’s needs. Hotels don’t take especially kindly to surprise pet-guests, so research pet-friendly hotels, holiday lets, or camping sites carefully. Beyond being allowed to bring them, make sure your accommodation is close enough to green space for them to explore and do their business in!
Pack Essentials
Lastly, we come to packing. Naturally, you’ll need to bring food and water, as well as blankets in your carrier for warmth. You should bring travel bowls for your ease and their comfort, as well as basic grooming supplies for looking after them on the road. Last but not least, get some familiar toys of theirs that carry their scent, to help reduce anxiety and provide a sense of security in unfamiliar surroundings.
Lastly, we come to packing. Naturally, you’ll need to bring food and water, as well as blankets and stylish winter hoodies in your carrier for warmth. You should bring travel bowls for your ease and their comfort, as well as basic grooming supplies for looking after them on the road. Last but not least, get some familiar toys of theirs that carry their scent, to help reduce anxiety and provide a sense of security in unfamiliar surroundings.
Conclusion
Travelling with pets can be a rewarding experience, provided you take the necessary steps to ensure their comfort and safety. From pre-travel preparations and ensuring safety during transit to making appropriate accommodation arrangements and packing all the essentials, each step is crucial in making the journey smooth and enjoyable for both you and your furry companions.
What are your top tips or must-have items when travelling with your pets? Share your advice and experiences!
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