Holy Week is just around the corner, and many of you will use these days to get away and disconnect from your routine. When you travel, there are several essentials you cannot forget, such as your documents, health cards, and wallet.
When traveling with pets, greater attention is required. You not only have to pack your own suitcase and remember your documents, but also those of your pet.
When you decide to have a pet, you must take on certain responsibilities, since your pet becomes another member of the family, as has been mentioned on other occasions. Therefore, the same applies when traveling: you have to keep a number of things in mind that you must not forget. The first step, and one of the most important, is to find a place that allows pets.
7 tips for traveling with your pet
Below, ARISTOPET, the social platform for the pet world, has prepared a series of tips to help you organize your trip when taking your pet with you:
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Documentation
It is very important to bring your pet's health record, which contains their identification and vaccination records. In addition, if applicable, bring their passport and dangerous-dog license if required.
Documentation is essential for a trip in case you need to visit an emergency veterinarian.
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Bring flea treatment or an antiparasitic collar
Given the time of year, it is recommended that you take your dog with flea treatment or an antiparasitic collar, especially if you are going to humid places with high temperatures. It is important to protect pets from parasites and insects.
In any case, ARISTOPET recommends visiting the veterinarian before the trip to ask about any doubts or questions regarding your destination and whether your pet needs any vaccine or necessary product.
3. Food
It is important not to forget the food. Depending on how many days you will be away, you can divide it into bags or containers so you do not have to take the entire bag. Remember to pack some snacks to reward your pet.
3. Carrier or travel accessories
If you are traveling with a dog, depending on its size and the amount of space available in the car, you can take it in a carrier or use a harness and seat belt in the car. For safety, it is important to travel with your pets using the required travel accessories.
If, instead of traveling by car, you are using another means of transport, you should find out what carrier dimensions are stipulated based on the company and type of transport.
5. Bed and food bowls
Your pet's bed and food bowls are two things you must not forget, as they are two very important belongings for pets. You do not need to bring the bed they use at home, but you should bring a travel bed that is not unfamiliar to your pet, so they do not feel out of their habitat.
6.Hygiene and grooming accessories
Another accessory it is recommended to bring is a grooming kit: a hairbrush, toothbrush or oral spray, towel, wipes, and cologne.
7. Clothing and toys
If you are traveling with a dog, it is recommended that you bring some warm clothing in case the temperature changes or a raincoat for rainy days.
And, of course, whether you have a dog or a cat, bring a toy so that your pet does not feel out of their habitat and can play with their belongings.
These 7 tips will help you know what to bring and keep in mind when traveling with your pet this Holy Week.