{"id":1557,"date":"2017-01-05T04:10:17","date_gmt":"2017-01-05T04:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2022-02-23T12:45:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T18:45:02","slug":"dos-and-donts-winter-pet-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com\/pet-news\/dos-and-donts-winter-pet-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"Dos and Don\u2019ts of Winter Pet Vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Let\u2019s face it: there\u2019s only so much shoveling you can do before your arms go on strike and demand a winter vacation. Whether you want to surf the waves at the beach or rip through the moguls at a ski resort, your dog or cat shouldn\u2019t always have to stay behind. Why not consider a winter vacation with your pet?<\/p>\n
To help with your pet travel plans, we\u2019ve created a simple checklist of pet-centric things to consider before you hit the road.<\/p>\n
Have a destination in mind? It\u2019s easy to find pet-friendly hotels<\/a> in just about any location. Some even offer concierge pet services<\/a>, including walks and \u201cpawdicures\u201d for when pet parents are out and about, as well as a special room-service menu just for the canine or feline palate. Check to see if there are size or weight restrictions and refundable damage deposits. It also doesn\u2019t hurt to make sure the room is pet-proofed before you give your dog or cat free range over the king-size bed and couch.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re traveling by plane, you\u2019ll need a health certificate<\/a> for your pet completed by your veterinarian within 10 days of your domestic flight (for international travel, you should start planning six months in advance). Your veterinarian will need to examine your pet and certify that he or she is not only healthy but also current on his or her vaccines.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also important to tell your veterinarian where you\u2019ll be taking your pet. He or she can determine if there are any health risks in that part of the country and provide vaccinations or other medications if needed. Plus, when you\u2019re abandoning the snowdrifts for the beaches, it can be easy to forget flea preventives and other pet health care items, such as prescription medications, where you\u2019re going. Your veterinarian will no doubt remind you.<\/p>\n Before you go, find out whether your pet can travel in the cabin or in cargo. Ask about kennel requirements. Be aware there may be weather restrictions; many airlines won\u2019t accept pets in cargo during warm or cold temperature extremes, for the safety of your pet.<\/p>\nSCHEDULE A VETERINARY APPOINTMENT<\/h3>\n
TALK TO THE AIRLINE<\/h3>\n