Take note of these practical tips for taking your dog on holiday
When one of the best times of the year arrives, one of the greatest joys is being able to share it with the whole family. In many cases, this means sharing it with the pet too. Going on holiday with your dog may involve certain obligations, but above all it is that, a joy.
Not leaving our dog out of our holidays strengthens our bond with it. The moments ahead will always remain in our memory. At Hotel Platja d’Aro they make it easy to travel with your pet: all rooms allow dogs and, if you need it, they also offer a dog daycare service.
Being at a first-class tourist destination, with all the services you and your dog may need and the possibility that nothing interferes negatively with taking your pet on holiday, means you won’t think twice that the best option is to include it in your summer plans.
However, you should bear a few points in mind. If we want everything to go smoothly, it is best to keep certain matters in mind. Read on!
5 practical tips for holidays with your dog
1- Find out the accommodation conditions
It can be a real setback to arrive at your accommodation and find out that dogs are not allowed… What a bucket of cold water! Before booking, contact the hotel and check their rates. They will surely provide you with all the information you need to avoid surprises.
2- Visit to the vet
A visit to the vet before the trip doesn’t hurt. This way, we will get their good-health certificate and the go-ahead to go on holiday. It is also advisable to take the basic medicines our dog may need: such as anti-inflammatory ointment, the product to clean their ears, an anti-diarrhoeal or antiparasitic products.
3- Don’t change their food
In order to avoid the risk of indigestion or gastrointestinal disorders, it is advisable to keep their usual diet. This means it would be ideal to make room in the suitcase for their food or, failing that, try to find an alternative that does not alter their diet.
4- The car journey
If we have a car journey ahead with our dog, it is advisable to take certain safety measures: carriers, fixing harnesses, nets, grilles… There are many options so that our pet travels safely and its physical integrity is not in danger in the event of braking.
5- Arrival at the destination
It is possible that on arriving at the holiday destination the dog will feel disoriented, irritable and insecure. Give it time to acclimatise, play with it, have it play with its usual toys, offer it its snacks and it will surely soon settle into its new routine. Don’t forget: your dog has its habits.
You’ve seen that everything is easier than it seems. Book your dog-friendly room in Platja d’Aro and… enjoy!
