Walking with the dog

A few days off with your dog are a great opportunity to enjoy yourself with your family and your spouse.

You can enjoy camping, long walks along the sea, or travel by car to the city for change. Nowadays, there are many accommodations that accept your lesman friends, so he will be able to enjoy as much as you do.

To find a good accommodation for your vacation and accept pets with you, ask your pet friends or other dog owners for any ideas. Check also on tourist websites to find information about this issue. The veterinarian may also be aware of such places suitable for vacation.

Wherever you decide to go on vacation, be sure to ask if your dog is allowed to stay inside with you or outside in a hut, as some countries have different rules for animals.

Before you leave, we give you some suggestions that you should consider for a pleasant and fun vacation with dogs:

• Give your dog all the treatments against fleas and worms.
• Make sure the vaccines are within their timeframe.
• Find out if your vacation spot is disinfected by ticks.
• Make contact with any veterinarian near your destination, if you need it.
• Make sure all your identification information is present in your dog's heel.
• Send the dog to the veterinarian for a health checkup, especially if he or she is medication.

Packed the suitcases and ready to go?

Here are some more tips before you drive:

• Do not feed your dog for at least a few hours before departure.
• Make sure the dog has gone to the toilet before you board the car.
• For everyone's safety, keep the dog tied or in any transport box.
• Stop every two hours and allow the dog to stretch the legs, drink a little water and relax.
• Never leave the dog alone in a closed car if you make a stop. Temperatures in the car can grow as fast as causing knockdown or death.
• Always keep the dog tied when you get out of the car.

Taking your dog on vacation is a pleasure, but be alert to his security while enjoying your vacation. / @ Drt