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A Guide to Travelling with your Pet




                                                                        Photo by Raymond Barlow via Flickr




We love our pets so much, and for many of us going on holiday without them has become
unthinkable. Bringing them along does require a little extra planning. You need to make additional
travel arrangements and ensure your destinations are pet friendly. This guide will offer some advice
about how to ensure they are well looked after and can enjoy the holiday as much as you do.
Pet Passport – Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)

Issued by your vet, this passport scheme was implemented to stop the spread of rabies and other
diseases, but still allow easy travel with your pet between member countries. All animals susceptible
to rabies must go into quarantine for six months if they do not meet these requirements.



Eligibility:

Before leaving, you need to make sure that your pet has a:

        Microchip – logging your pet’s number can also
         reunite you with a pet that has become lost or run
         away
        Rabies Vaccination
        Blood Test
        Not been to a non-PETS country within the last six
         months.                                                       photo by anthonyatinterlink via flickr


You must also travel on a PETS approved sea, air, or rail route and update tick and tapeworm
treatment before your vet will issue your pet passport.




Pet Friendly Destinations

Planning ahead and knowing which places are pet-friendly will make both of your lives much easier.
Many hotels offer amenities specific to pets and pet owners, and it’s wise to check to see if your
hotel is pet friendly before booking – there are many resources online to make this easier.

Beaches, gardens, parks and other attractions are often pet friendly, and doing proper research as
you plan your itinerary will help you include your pet in most of the activities. If you know
beforehand that an attraction is not accessible, it’s much easier to arrange a dog-walker or other
caretaker while you’re away. Some dog friendly hotels and cottages have kennels onsite to facilitate
this.
Travelling by air

Smaller animals can travel with you in the cabin on some airlines, provided the pet carrier is small
enough to be stowed under the seat. Larger animals must be checked in as baggage and stowed in
the cargo area. Airlines charge hefty fees for animals (sometimes as much as your own ticket), and
its best to check availability when you book your own ticket to ensure you’re both on the same
flight. These are the PETS approved air routes and carriers in the EU.



Travelling by rail and by sea

Pets are allowed on most trains in Europe, but are not allowed on some local routes or on the
Eurostar. Small dogs often travel free, and larger ones usually travel at half the second class fare.
Some railways require dogs to be on a leash or in a carrying case. Many ferries limit where your dog
or cat can go while on board, but they usually have some kind of pet area on the vehicle deck. These
are the PETS approved routes by sea and rail in the EU. You will often be required to be travelling
with a vehicle as part of your PETS Passport.




                                                    Carrying container
                                                    Your pet’s carrying container should be well
                                                    ventilated and roomy enough for the animal to
                                                    move around. Familiarize them with the
                                                    container before the trip and put a favourite toy
                                                    or cushion in there with them to help them
                                                    settle. Feed your pet a light meal a couple of
                                                    hours before putting them in the container and
                                                    make sure to stock it with adequate food and
                                                    water for the trip.




Car Rental

Dollar, Enterprise, and Thrifty do not allow pets to ride in their rental cars with the exception of
assistance dogs. Other rental companies do accept dogs, but charge additional fees. If you’re
renting a car, any damage your pet causes by chewing or scratching will not be covered by your
temporary car insurance, and companies will bill you to repair damage and clean up any accidents or
pet hair.
Canine seat belts

As much as your dog may love to have their head out the window, this
is not allowed on some roads. This is to limit the distraction to the
driver, but also because it is safer for the animal in the event of an
accident. Many places require pets to be restrained by either a special
seat belt harness or chair, or to ride in a carrying case.
                                                                                  photo by mockstar via flickr



Leaving your pet alone in your car

As responsible owners we need to plan ahead, because there are consequences to leaving an animal
in your car, even if it’s for only a short time.

On a warm day, a dog can suffer heat stroke in as little as twenty minutes; the car acts like an oven,
greatly amplifying the temperature outside. A dog can only handle a temperature of 107° for a short
while before it starts to cause damage, and on a 73° day, the inside of a parked car can heat up to
107° in as little as twenty minutes.

It’s inevitable that there will be times that you’ll need to leave your pet in the car for at least a short
time, but you’ll have to take steps to help keep your pet cool

       Park in the shade
       Leaving windows open for ventilation
       Leave them water to drink
       Let them out of the car to relieve themselves before leaving

This will only provide temporary relief; a dog can still overheat in as little as twenty minutes even
when you have done these things. Therefore, you should try to keep your absences as brief as
possible, and avoid errands that could potentially drag out and cause your dog to be left alone.

If you suspect a dog may have heatstroke, you should slowly try to rehydrate them and cool them
with a wet cloth and have them checked by a vet. The symptoms to watch for are restlessness,
excessive thirst, heavy panting, tiredness, poor appetite, dark tongue, rapid heartbeat, fever,
vomiting, or lack of coordination.



Returning home

If your paper work is in order, your pet should be allowed back in to the UK without having to
endure a quarantine period. Consult your vet for advice before you leave.
Sources:

http://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/faq/-/question/ENQCADDogsInHotCars

http://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animals/dog-hot-car.aspx

http://mydogiscool.com/

http://www.canineauto.com/

www.thekennelclub.org.uk

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/BeforeYouTravel/DG_4000019

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A Guide to Travelling with your Pet

  • 1. A Guide to Travelling with your Pet Photo by Raymond Barlow via Flickr We love our pets so much, and for many of us going on holiday without them has become unthinkable. Bringing them along does require a little extra planning. You need to make additional travel arrangements and ensure your destinations are pet friendly. This guide will offer some advice about how to ensure they are well looked after and can enjoy the holiday as much as you do.
  • 2. Pet Passport – Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) Issued by your vet, this passport scheme was implemented to stop the spread of rabies and other diseases, but still allow easy travel with your pet between member countries. All animals susceptible to rabies must go into quarantine for six months if they do not meet these requirements. Eligibility: Before leaving, you need to make sure that your pet has a:  Microchip – logging your pet’s number can also reunite you with a pet that has become lost or run away  Rabies Vaccination  Blood Test  Not been to a non-PETS country within the last six months. photo by anthonyatinterlink via flickr You must also travel on a PETS approved sea, air, or rail route and update tick and tapeworm treatment before your vet will issue your pet passport. Pet Friendly Destinations Planning ahead and knowing which places are pet-friendly will make both of your lives much easier. Many hotels offer amenities specific to pets and pet owners, and it’s wise to check to see if your hotel is pet friendly before booking – there are many resources online to make this easier. Beaches, gardens, parks and other attractions are often pet friendly, and doing proper research as you plan your itinerary will help you include your pet in most of the activities. If you know beforehand that an attraction is not accessible, it’s much easier to arrange a dog-walker or other caretaker while you’re away. Some dog friendly hotels and cottages have kennels onsite to facilitate this.
  • 3. Travelling by air Smaller animals can travel with you in the cabin on some airlines, provided the pet carrier is small enough to be stowed under the seat. Larger animals must be checked in as baggage and stowed in the cargo area. Airlines charge hefty fees for animals (sometimes as much as your own ticket), and its best to check availability when you book your own ticket to ensure you’re both on the same flight. These are the PETS approved air routes and carriers in the EU. Travelling by rail and by sea Pets are allowed on most trains in Europe, but are not allowed on some local routes or on the Eurostar. Small dogs often travel free, and larger ones usually travel at half the second class fare. Some railways require dogs to be on a leash or in a carrying case. Many ferries limit where your dog or cat can go while on board, but they usually have some kind of pet area on the vehicle deck. These are the PETS approved routes by sea and rail in the EU. You will often be required to be travelling with a vehicle as part of your PETS Passport. Carrying container Your pet’s carrying container should be well ventilated and roomy enough for the animal to move around. Familiarize them with the container before the trip and put a favourite toy or cushion in there with them to help them settle. Feed your pet a light meal a couple of hours before putting them in the container and make sure to stock it with adequate food and water for the trip. Car Rental Dollar, Enterprise, and Thrifty do not allow pets to ride in their rental cars with the exception of assistance dogs. Other rental companies do accept dogs, but charge additional fees. If you’re renting a car, any damage your pet causes by chewing or scratching will not be covered by your temporary car insurance, and companies will bill you to repair damage and clean up any accidents or pet hair.
  • 4. Canine seat belts As much as your dog may love to have their head out the window, this is not allowed on some roads. This is to limit the distraction to the driver, but also because it is safer for the animal in the event of an accident. Many places require pets to be restrained by either a special seat belt harness or chair, or to ride in a carrying case. photo by mockstar via flickr Leaving your pet alone in your car As responsible owners we need to plan ahead, because there are consequences to leaving an animal in your car, even if it’s for only a short time. On a warm day, a dog can suffer heat stroke in as little as twenty minutes; the car acts like an oven, greatly amplifying the temperature outside. A dog can only handle a temperature of 107° for a short while before it starts to cause damage, and on a 73° day, the inside of a parked car can heat up to 107° in as little as twenty minutes. It’s inevitable that there will be times that you’ll need to leave your pet in the car for at least a short time, but you’ll have to take steps to help keep your pet cool  Park in the shade  Leaving windows open for ventilation  Leave them water to drink  Let them out of the car to relieve themselves before leaving This will only provide temporary relief; a dog can still overheat in as little as twenty minutes even when you have done these things. Therefore, you should try to keep your absences as brief as possible, and avoid errands that could potentially drag out and cause your dog to be left alone. If you suspect a dog may have heatstroke, you should slowly try to rehydrate them and cool them with a wet cloth and have them checked by a vet. The symptoms to watch for are restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, tiredness, poor appetite, dark tongue, rapid heartbeat, fever, vomiting, or lack of coordination. Returning home If your paper work is in order, your pet should be allowed back in to the UK without having to endure a quarantine period. Consult your vet for advice before you leave.