Advice For Your Pet’s Health Care When You Are Away On Holiday
Posted by GuestW on Jul 7, 2010 in Pets • No commentsAlthough a holiday can provide you with loads of fun, leaving your pet back at home can be distressing. You may be reassured by the following tips.
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.
There are several options for looking after a pet dog or cat while you are on holiday: you can leave your animal at a boarding kennel or cattery, with a friend, or allow it to stay in your own house with a sitter.
Whichever of these methods you choose, the suggestions below should relieve you of some of your concerns.
The choice of cattery or kennel.
Make sure you know all about how the place operates before you entrust your pet to them. You should get a full understanding of what a place is like by visiting it lots of times before you leave your pet there. Getting to know the people who will be caring for your pet, asking them about emergency protocol and the sort of food, exercise and attention your animal will receive on a daily basis is also advisable. 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?
Finding a sitter?
Spending time with your pet and its carer – paid professional or friend – prior to your departure is an excellent idea. By doing this you will allow the pet and its carer to get to know each other and provide yourself with the corresponding reassurance.
What to leave behind.
Before you go away you should make sure that the carer is fully conversant with your pet’s veterinary history, its routine, diet, and idiosyncrasies and who to contact if there’s an emergency. Ensure that your pet insurance details are within the documents supplied. Make sure that the carer is made familiar with all your pet’s habits – often things that you might consider typical of all such pets but actually things that might be peculiar to yours. 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.
The American cat and dog rescue organisation ASPCA has pointed out that many animals, especially pet dogs, suffer distress and nervous issues when their owner leaves. 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. Furthermore, professionals advise keeping greetings and goodbyes calm as long emotional hugs or dramatic performances can terrify an animal beyond what is appropriate. Your pet will accept your departure far more readily if you suppress your emotions and leave quietly.
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