Beitel travel advice

Going on holiday with your pets can be a lot of fun, but it also involves a few extra things to take care of.  If you’re on top of these, however, going on a trip with your pet won’t be any more stressful than travelling alone. Check with whatever form of transportation you’re taking to see what their pet policies are.  Most will require your pet to be in a good-sized carrier with food and water, and many will require your pet to be placed in the checked baggage area.  You may need to give your pet a mild tranquilizer if he or she becomes too nervous or starts trying to escape. Note that you cannot take a pet on international trips – they will have to be held in quarantine upon arriving.  The quarantine period is usually four weeks or more. You will need to take bowls for your pet to eat out of and some food.  You will also need to take a leash and, if you’re taking a cat or small indoor dog, a litter box of some sort.  If you plan on taking your dog outside to use the bathroom, be sure to take gloves and a bag to clean up any messes.  You don’t want to leave any waste lying around where another person could step in it. Finally, try to come up with an activity to do with your pet each day while on holiday.  You don’t want to simply take your pet with you only to leave him or her locked up in your hotel room all day.  Go to a park or at least take your pet for a walk each day to give him some exercise.