The holidays are the time of the year that everyone waits for because finally after months of work and commitments we can unplug and indulge in a little relaxation. A self-respecting trip should be done with friends, family or people we love. Dogs and cats represent all of this for people who decide to share life with their four-legged friends, so leaving without them is impossible.
To make sure that the holidays are worthy of the name and that they are a time of fun for Fido and Micio as well, it is important to organize them as much as possible, paying attention to small precautions.
Before leaving you should consult your veterinarian
Anyone who has a dog or cat at home is very attentive to their well-being and this also applies when on vacation. Before organizing the trip, it is therefore useful to visit the vet, an opportunity to subject your four-legged friend to a general examination
Only an expert can give us useful advice to deal with any kind of situation. A particularly anxious furry friend may struggle to move or adjust to a place that is new to him. So the professional can suggest how to behave when we find ourselves in this situation. Equally important is knowing all the rules and documents you need to have outside of Italy. For example, if we stay in the European Union, it is enough for our pet to have a tattoo or microchip, while regarding vaccinations, a lot depends on the country we go to.
Choose pet-friendly hotels
If we choose the destination or have no decision about the destination of the trip, first of all we must make sure that there are pet-friendly hotels in the city. These accommodation facilities not only welcome pets, but are equipped to make them a dream stay. Their attitude is to reserve high safety standards for pets, a welcome kit with the necessary items and also a food plan that meets their needs. In addition, they offer a series of services such as playgrounds and qualified trainers.
This type of accommodation is so widespread that it is available not only in hotels, but also in holiday homes.
Where to go with the animals
Sure you’ve found a pet-friendly hotel, you need to understand what to do with your furry friend. If we want to go to the seaside, we should choose locations with beaches that are also accessible to dogs.
The same goes for the mountains, here we are more free to move, but remembering that we always put our four-legged friend on a leash. Regarding the cities of art, however, there are many museums that also allow dogs to access, a way to share a new experience with them.
Choose the car that is suitable for dogs and cats
Traveling by car is the best solution if we want to fully enjoy our holiday and also the most practical because it is possible to better manage the needs of Fido or Micio. Despite this, we still need to take precautions such as resting when we and our pet need it. Water and bowls are essential for your pet to drink from and you should avoid traveling during the hottest hours. High temperatures in the passenger compartment can stress the furry friend. Although many cars have air conditioning, the latter is not good for your four-legged friend, so it is better to lower the window a little.
In case of a holiday abroad or you don’t want to travel by car, there are alternatives such as plane, train and ferry. Many companies allow you to bring a pet on board but each of them has rules that you should know before leaving.
If we can’t take them, where can we leave them?
There are cases when we cannot leave with our four-legged friends and are forced to leave them at home. The easiest solution is to entrust them to trusted people who will take care of them.
If this is not possible, we can turn to animal caretakers or pet kennels with qualified staff. In both cases, the furry friends need to get used to this change gradually, so it is a good idea to contact the staff and meet Fido and Micio a few weeks before.