Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Is that Motel Chain Really Pet Friendly ?

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By Bishop P. Grandin


Family vacation and summer trips with pets are considered as the most common sources of fun during weekends. Essentially, many hotels, restaurants, and resorts are shifting their policies and regulations into a more pet friendly setting. They are now accepting families with pets and some of them are allowing pets to stay in the room. There are also restaurants with pet areas. However, assessment and inquiries are recommended and should be done before going to the planned hotel accommodation.

Car rides are not always enjoyable for some pets. In actuality, some pets might vomit or pass soft stools during the travel. Some of the canine and feline species might want to put their heads outside the vehicle in order to see new environment aside from the vehicle. With this attitude, cases of unexpected accidents are possible. To prevent this from happening, you should secure them with seat belts while using their same cages. Ventilation is also essential but you do not want to fully open the windows into the point that your pet might jump and hit by the other moving vehicle. You can provide ventilation by opening your front or back windows into half an inch.

One of the most important things that you need to know is the "practice trips" and how to apply them correctly. Essentially, practice trips are called initial trips. The owner of the pet must expose his pet into a short travel first before adopting into longer trips. This technique is used in order to observe the reactions of pets to travel and provide some important prevention. Stress and agitation are the common issues that need to be addressed. In cases of pet agitation, you should use the seat belts and the cage that belongs to your pet. You can prevent any accidents and protect your pet from any unnecessary travel problems. Aside from safety, you need to provide some ventilation. Always open the windows into half inch.

Vaccination records, health certificates, and registration papers are also essential to bring even though you're not going abroad with your pet. These documents may help you in unexpected cases. One of the best examples is when your pet got lost due to wandering to the new environment. Clear pictures are also important for easy identification and supportive materials in finding your pet just in case. IDS and collars must be worn while inside the hotel premises or during the travel.

Stomach difficulties are common during travel. With this fact, the owner must bring some littering pans and plastics. Aside from this, behavioral problems like agitation and stress are included. You may reduce the stress of your pet by providing comfort. How should you do this? By giving the foods and toys that they used to eat, you are diverting their attention from these issues. Blankets during cold weathers or cool breeze are important as your pet might shiver. Cold waters on the other hand must be provided during hot weathers. This is to reduce the risk of dehydration and possible stress.




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