There’s no concrete rule that only you can go on vacations and your pet has to sulk at home alone, without you. You owe a great deal to the fact that you live in the 21st century, and the modes of transportation have become kinder and friendlier towards our four-legged companions. This implies that you can now travel with these furballs without facing any issues since it is completely legal to travel with your pets these days.
Traveling with pets might seem quite delightful, but without the right kind of planning and preparation, the trip might end up causing distress to you and your pet. One needs to pay attention to the fact that pets tend to become uncomfortable when they have to leave the comforts of their home. However, if you have trained them to get accustomed to different places since their puppy years, you might not face such issues. However, if your pet pooch or kitten isn’t used to traveling, here are some tips that can ensure that traveling with pets will be an enjoyable experience.
- Traveling with pets needs a lot of meticulous planning. You cannot simply take your pooch on a road trip or to the airport without prior planning. Before you book your flight tickets, get in touch with the airlines and inquire about their policies on traveling with pets. Some airlines have certain limitations regarding the number of pets that can be transported in a day.
- Once you have decided on the mode of transport, you need to know what to pack for your pet. Well, it’s not just you who has to decide on what to pack, you need to pay attention to your pet’s demands when you are packing. So, while packing your bag for the trip, make space for your pet’s food, a blanket, toys that he adores and a collapsible water bowl. Also, check the weather of your travel destination since it is essential to help your pet adjust to a different weather.
- If it’s a road trip, make sure that you take your pet for long drives so that he becomes accustomed to sitting in the vehicle for long hours. As you set out on the trip, feed your pet 4 to 5 hours before the trip commences to avoid car sickness.
- If you are flying to your destination, before the trip commences, you can take your pet for a relaxing walk at those pet relief areas which most airports have these days. Check the crate in which your fur baby would be traveling and ensure that it is safe and clean. Also, go a little easy on the snacks to avoid air sickness.
- Traveling with pets has become easier since there are many hotels that are pet-friendly. So, before you embark on your journey with your pet, make a list of hotels and cottages that are pet-friendly. So, call ahead of your trip and inquire about the provisions available for your pet. Conduct a thorough research and finalize a hotel only when you are confident that your pet would be comfortable there.
- Usually, people prefer giving their pets sedative before they begin the trip. However, instead of administering medicines to calm your pet, you can put your pet to ease by using a calming voice while talking to them or your confident body language would do the trick.
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