Going on vacation with your dog? It's awesome ! You must surely ask yourself a few questions: what to plan for going on vacation with your dog? What equipment when you go on vacation with your dog? Should you identify your dog to go on vacation with him? I answer all your questions in this article! 

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A few days away from the holidays with your dog, here are 10 tips to leave serenely with him. Equipment, health, transport, dog insurance… we will take stock of everything you need to know before leaving to make the most of your weekend or your vacation with your dog. Here are some tips and best practices that will save you from unpleasant surprises… 

Check that your destination is dog-friendly

Make sure that the accommodation you have chosen confirms that you are arriving with one or more dogs in your luggage and that there are dog-friendly activities nearby that will allow you to all enjoy these few days together. rest.

Identify your dog

Identification of your dog is mandatory. He too must have his identity card: either an electronic chip or a tattoo. This is what allows him to be identified in all circumstances. And it's also what will allow you to be found if he runs away...

Check in with your veterinarian

Check in with your veterinarian before leaving; depending on your vacation destination, there may be precautions to take or even mandatory vaccinations that must be up to date on your passport to cross borders. Leishmaniasis, processionary caterpillars, parvovirus, spikelets… it is better to be informed before leaving. Always carry a first aid kit with you to provide first aid to your dog in the event of a boo.

dog health insurance

A gastric problem, an injury, a tick… if you need to take your dog to the vet urgently during the holidays: are you insured? Mutual insurance for dogs will save you a lot of unpleasant surprises on the budget side. It exists several dog insurance formulas with coverage ranging from 60 to 100% for accidents, illness or surgery. 

Depending on the dog insurance, there are also additional services. At the house of HealthVet, they have set up an emergency number available 24 hours a day, 24 days a week to provide an update on bleeding, poisoning, an accident and help you adopt the right reflexes. 

They also offer dog civil liability insurance, compulsory insurance for category 1 and 2 dogs. This insurance guarantees the damage that your dog could cause if he causes an accident by escaping or if he damages your vacation rental. You can also extend your own civil liability with your traditional insurer by informing him that you have a dog. If doggie is not declared, your insurer will not insure it and you will have to pay for the damage caused. Mutual insurance and civil liability: it is better to be prepared for a peaceful holiday with your dog.

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Prepare your dog's suitcase carefully

Prepare his suitcase: passport, health record, necklace with his medal on which your up-to-date contact details are written, his leash, his croquettes, his basket…. find your dog's holiday checklist complete here.

Plan your trip with your dog

Prepare your trip: car, train, plane... Depending on the mode of transport you use, plan the appropriate equipment such as the transport cage, the bowl to drink on the way, the mandatory muzzle on the train.

Take the necessary equipment for the comfort of your dog

On the equipment side, plan ahead to avoid heatstroke in summer or cold if you go skiing. Refreshing vest, cooling mat, parasol, water bowl...don't forget anything for your dog's comfort. And in winter, depending on his needs, consider a coat, ankle boots for his legs or Solipat to reinforce his pads.

Watch your dog

On site, watch your dog carefully. Sea water, snow, jellyfish, crustaceans, waste…. don't let him eat anything! Poisoning or gastric problems will lead you directly to the emergency veterinarian. And in this case advice n°4 where I talk to you about dog insurance will also make sense!

Maintain your dog's habits

On site, remember to keep some of your dog's habits: pee time, meal time, cuddling session... Your dog will love going on vacation with you and discovering new places, but he is above all an animal who loves his little habits. It is routine, you will have noticed. In order not to disturb him too much, maintain his habits.

Your dog's health first

Health advice: consider rinsing your dog after swimming in the sea to get rid of salt and sand, which irritate his skin. Same thing after a trip to the mountain resort in winter because de-icing salt can be dangerous for your pads. Remember to dry his ears to avoid ear infections or other infections that will lead you straight to the vet again.

Dog on Skype Emoticons 1.2 Musher and Sophie:- “A last piece of advice? Capture your adventures in photos and videos and share them with us with #emmenetonchien on Instagram or directly by sharing your dog-friendly tips on EmmèneTonChien.com for all the Wouafer's to enjoy! With that, I wish you a wow good holiday with your dog 🙂