| Caravaning - Taking Your Pets With You |
| Written by Julie Steed | |||
| Saturday, 10 July 2010 07:33 | |||
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If you can take your pets on holiday it is good for everyone. Your pet will enjoy the change of scenery and you will feel more relaxed having your pets with you. In addition, you can save quite a bit of money by avoiding kennel fees.
If you can take your pets on holiday it is good for everyone. Your pet will enjoy the change of scenery and you will feel more relaxed having your pets with you. In addition, you can save quite a bit of money by avoiding kennel fees. First check with the site owner that your type of pet is allowed, and what rules your pet and yourself will have to follow. Many sites welcome dogs, but they have to be kept on a lead and cannot be left on site when you are not present. Most sites allow other pets too, but again it is wise to check before booking. Make sure that your pet can travel comfortably and safely with you in the car. It is not safe to let your pet travel in the caravan. Stop and exercise your pet if you are going on a long journey. It is a good idea to get a cage that fits into the boot, into which you can put your pets bed a little food and a travel water bowl. Make sure that your pet is not too hot, cold or too cramped during the journey, they need fresh air, but must not travel in a draft. If you are allowed to leave your pet in the caravan when you go out be sure to open a window or vent. Caravans get much hotter than houses, not ventilating the caravan properly could lead to the death of your pet. Leave your pet plenty of water and food. Your pet is in a strange environment, so to reassure them make sure that they have easy access to their normal bed. To ease their fears before leaving for your holiday spend some time with your pet in the caravan whilst it is parked up outside your home. Some sites allow you to tie your dog or cat up outside your caravan. If you do so make sure it is on a sufficiently long enough chain, but not so long that it can bother other people. Buy a special peg and lead for this purpose from a good caravan and camping shop. About the Author: Learn more about Caravan Sales Wales. Visit Vale Holidays to find the best advice on holiday parks for you.
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