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Dogs make the best holidaying companions, but careful planning is needed.You've put your newspaper subscription on hold and your neighbour has promised to water your plants. You're ready to go on vacation, except for one problem - what do you do with your pet?
If you've got a dog, bring him along. On the other hand, cats and other small animals are hardly ever good travel companions.
"Most dogs are happy wherever their master hangs his hat," says Udo Kopernik of the German Kennel Club in Dortmund. If they have their owner or family around them for an entire day, they feel "like prize winners."
But travelling with a dog has to be planned. First, make sure your dog is welcome at your destination.
Plenty of outdoors near the hotel or accommodation is important. Beaches can be tricky as dogs are banned from many of them or are welcome only at certain times.
"They're often allowed on the beach during the off season, but not during the high season," says Schnell.
A trip to the veterinarian beforehand is also a must, either to get shots or a copy of its European Union Pet Pass.
Before leaving, ideally either early in the morning or late in the evening, give the dog some water but nothing else, advises Steffen Beuys. Otherwise, he will probably have to relieve himself shortly after the trip starts or will get sick. There should always be water on hand in the car.
"When travelling abroad, try not to experiment with food. Bring the dog's normal food along instead."
Owners should always pack a muzzle, tick repellent, tweezers for removing ticks, disinfectant and ointment.
The days of long quarantine are over. These days, you’re free to take dogs, cats and other pets accross the Channel as long as a few basic requirements are fulfilled – so now the whole family can enjoy travelling with SeaFrance. Some of the requirements will need to be carried out well in advance of your travel, so do plan ahead...
Anyone know of any good cat hotels? I am based in Rotterdam, but will probably soon have to leave the little princess for a weekend or two, and I would rather she didn't vent her anger on the leather furniture....
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