5 months ago 31st Jul 16:29
When you pack, don’t forget to pack for your pet too. Having to buy forgotten leads or pet food is an added expense that can be avoided.
Ensuring your pet is adequately protected from nasties they may pick up whilst on the road will save you time and money on your holiday, equally, be sure you don’t take any nasty guests with you. Before leaving home, check that your vaccinations, wormers and flea treatments are all up to date.
If your pet's microchip number is registered on a database, update your pet's record with your holiday details before you travel. This could help in re-uniting you with your pet should it go missing while on holiday.
Whether on the Costa del Sol or the Cornish coast, establish where your nearest veterinary surgery is before you leave home as this will save you time and money in the event of an emergency. Overseas holidaymakers should check with the local British Consulate in the country concerned.
If you and your pet are braving the euro or whooping it up on the US dollar, you will need to have a valid PET passport visit www.defra.gov.uk for more details.
Some insurance policies do not cover treatment or care whilst abroad. Ensure that you have read the fine-print carefully. Should you fail to have your pet insured you could be liable for a huge bill should your pet require a visit to the local vet.
A holiday with a pet, especially a dog, is likely to mean swapping many paid for activities for freebies. Walking, cycling and playing frisbee with the dog are all activities that will benefit the health of the whole family, the pet and your wallet.
Simon Wheeler, Head of Marketing at Petplan says, “If you are organised, taking your pet on holiday can be a great way to cut the overall cost of the family holiday. By doing your homework before traveling, looking into your pet insurance policy and by following these simple guidelines you can avoid unnecessary stress and make the most of your holiday with your pet.”
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