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The Dog Days Of Summer Are Almost Here: How To Consider Your Dog When Making Vacation Plans
Cameron Torres
Summer is approaching fast. It's time to start planning your vacation. If you have a dog in your family, it's also time to start making plans for its care during your vacation. Whether you decide to take your dog with you on vacation, or you choose to leave it at home, it's important that you plan carefully. Here are four steps you should take when making your travel plans for the summer.
Talk to Your Veterinarian First
When it comes to making summer plans for your dog, it's important that you talk to your veterinarian first. You'll need to determine whether or not your dog should be traveling. This is particularly important if you're going to be traveling by airplane, especially a long flight, or if you'll be leaving the country. Your veterinarian will determine whether your dog is healthy enough to withstand the stress of long-distance travel. You'll also need to make sure that your dog has all its necessary vaccinations for long-distance or out-of-country travel.
Consider Your Dogs Best Interests
If you're trying to decide between traveling with your dog or leaving it at home, you'll need to consider its best interests. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety and doesn't do well without you, it might be best to take it with you. However, if your dog doesn't do well being confined for long periods of time, or gets stressed out in new environments, it might be best to make arrangements for it to stay home. Either way, you'll need to make sure that your dogs needs are taken into consideration when making your travel plans.
Steps to Take If They're Staying Home
If you've decided that your dog would be best staying behind, it's important that you find the right dog boarding facility. If your dog suffers from any medical conditions, you should choose a boarding facility that has access to a veterinarian. If your dog needs to get out and romp in the sun several times a day, make sure you choose a facility that provides a safe environment for playtime.
How to Ensure Their Safety If They're Traveling
If you've decided that your dog will be traveling with you this summer, now's the time to start making those preparations. As stated earlier, you'll need to make sure that their vaccinations are up to date. However, there are several others steps that you'll need to take. If your dog will be riding in the cargo area, be sure that you have a safe and secure carrier; one that provides enough room for your dog to lie down comfortably and that has an area for a water bottle. You'll want your dog to have plenty of fresh water during the trip. If you'll be carrying your dog on your lap, be sure you have a carrier that will provide adequate ventilation. You never know when you'll be asked to place your dog in a carrier during the flight.
Don't take chances with your beloved pet. Now that you're making your summer travel plans, use the tips described here to help you make plans for your dog.
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