Traveling with Pets – Holiday vacations are right around the corner, and what’s a family gathering without our family pets? However, there’s more to consider when traveling with pets than which essentials to pack. Depending on your vacation destination, bringing your pets may result in extra costs, delays, and stress.
Don’t get caught off guard by overlooking these four essential checklists when traveling with pets
1. Transportation:
- Flying or driving?
- Does your pet experience car sickness?
- Does the airline have size requirements for in-cabin pets?
- Will your pet need sedation to fly?
- How much is an airline ticket for your pet?
- Do you have a car seat belt to secure your pet?
- Will your pet have access to food and water during travel?
2. Stay:
- Hotel, Airbnb, or private home?
- Are pets allowed?
- Is there pet size or breed restrictions?
- Is there an additional deposit fee?
- What are pet policies?
3. Essentials:
- Do you have medications?
- Do you have enough food packed?
- Are vaccines, flea, or tick medications required?
- Is a kennel or bedding provided?
- Is an emergency veterinary hospital nearby?
- Will your pet need a life jacket or other safety gear?
- Is your pet chipped, or does it have up-to-date tags?
- Where will your pet have bathroom access?
4. Fun:
- Are there pet-friendly trails and parks?
- Are dogs allowed on the beach?
- Do pets need a permit for the dog park entrance?
- Are pets allowed at your destinations (theme parks, lakes, campsites, beaches)?
- Does your pet get anxious if left alone in unfamiliar settings?
Although there are several key factors to consider when traveling with pets, the more prepared you are, the less stress your pet will feel.
Uncertain if your upcoming trip will be a relaxing vacation for your pup too? North Churton Animal Hospital also offers stress-free boarding for your family cats and dogs. Not only will they receive love and attention, but they’ll also have pampering, grooming, and routine check-up services available. We understand that your pets are a vital part of your family; that’s why we make you and your pets an extension of ours.
Contact North Churton Animal Hospital at 919.644.7387 or visit us at northchurtonanimalhospital.com to learn more.
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