In which cases should you not take your pet on vacation?
The vacation season is about to start, and many cat owners are starting to think about what to do with their fluffy companions – take them along or opt for pet sitting? To answer this question, several factors need to be considered.
When should you leave your cat at home?
If your pet is afraid to be confined in a carrier and even a visit to the veterinarian ends in a real panic, it’s not advisable to take such a nervous companion with you. But what can you do if you need to go away for the entire summer, for example, to the countryside?
If you have your own car, you can use an exhibition tent for the trip. Breeders often use such tents for cat shows. They are more spacious than carriers and can accommodate a food bowl and a litter box. The cat will behave more calmly and will easily endure a long journey.
If you are traveling by train, it’s better to choose a closed compartment rather than an open one. This way, you will have the opportunity to let your pet walk around the compartment, stretch its legs, use the litter box comfortably, and have a proper meal.
However, if you are leaving the house for a few days, the best option is to leave your cat at home and ask friends or relatives to take care of your pet during your absence.
It’s also not advisable to take your pet on a plane if it has to travel in the cargo hold. This is a significant stress for both the pet and the owner. Such incidents often result in the death of the animal due to hypothermia.
Suppose you have taken your cat with you on vacation and managed to carry it in the cabin of the airplane. In that case, you should consider how comfortable the animal will feel in the hotel.
Being in an unfamiliar environment, the cat may feel bored while the owners enjoy themselves on the beach and go on excursions. Meanwhile, the owners may become anxious because their pet feels abandoned. As a result, your vacation will be spoiled, and the cat will become nervous.
When planning a vacation with your pet, carefully consider all the pros and cons, as problems may arise if not properly addressed.
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