Tips For Ensuring That Your Pet Is Properly Cared For Whilst You Are Away On Holiday
Going on holiday can be lots of fun – but leaving a pet behind is often stressful. Whatever worries you might have should be lessened by the following advice.
Now we are in June, impending summer holidays finally feel as though they are becoming a reality. However, some owners may be preoccupied with worries over pet health care for their furry friends while they are jetting off somewhere hot.
As well as leaving your pet to board in a cattery or kennel you can leave them at home with a sitter or in a friend’s house.
Whatever you decide on, the advice that follows should provide you with some reassurance.
Choosing a kennel or cattery.
Before choosing the place that will look after your pet make sure you know all about how it operates. Visiting the site plenty of times before you leave your furry friend behind could help put your mind at rest about where your companion will be spending its holiday and educate you about the various ways of working the staff have. Make sure that you know the carers, their procedures and how they will deal with your pet’s daily requirements. Remember, you should never leave your pet anywhere you feel uncomfortable doing so. It might be a good idea to find one of the places with webcam facilities that allow you to see your pet?
Getting a sitter?
Before you go you should spend some time with your pet and its carer, whether the carer is just a friend or a hired professional. In this way you will be reassured that the pet and its carer know each other and get along well.
Things to leave behind.
Whilst you are away it’s reassuring if you know that the carer knows about your pet’s habits, preferences and peculiarities as well as its medical history and who to contact in the event of an emergency. Ensure that your pet insurance details are within the documents supplied. Think hard – things you may take for granted, such as knowing your animal does not like to be bothered while it is eating, could be something useful for its carer so make sure you make a note of such matters. Your pet can be reassured during your absence if he has a favourite toy or some clothing whose scent reminds him of home.
How to leave without mutual distress.
ASPCA, the American cat and dog rescue organisation, claims that when the owner leaves, many animals, particularly dogs, can become distressed. If your dog manifests this distress by destructive behaviour or physical symptoms, everyone will be upset. Pet health care experts at the association recommend getting any tics – such as nervous urination – checked out at the vets before leaving to rule out any biological issues. Greetings and goodbyes should, according to the professionals, be calm and brief; otherwise your pet may become terrified. Bearing this in mind, you should avoid upsetting your pet and leave without undue fuss.
Posted by admin on July 12th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
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