Vacation with Fido

After mapping out your road trip or booking your flight, check if the state or country to which you are traveling requires any specific health certificate documentation, special testing, quarantine periods, or certain treatments prior to your vacation. Microchipping might also be mandated either before entering. When traveling internationally, contact the destination country’s embassy to find the exact protocols and then set up the necessary appointments with us. Dr. Estelle is an “accredited” veterinarian, authorized by the USDA to examine your pet and sign the necessary documentation they may need for travel.

Last, but not least, once you get there Fido is going to want a nice comfy bed to crawl into at night. Although there are many pet-friendly hotels out there, it is important to contact the hotel directly and inquire about their policy. Even national chains may have varying policies at each individual hotel. There might be a limit to the weight of the pet, the number of pets and sometimes the breed of the pet allowed in the rooms. The hotels might also have various fees regarding pets in the room and regulations such as crating the dog when you are out of the room or not leaving the dog unattended at all.

Preparing in advance for travel and vacation will not only make your trip smooth, but will also help to keep your pet happy and healthy as well. Keeping up to date with vaccines and preventative anti-parasite products will keep your pet protected against common diseases and parasites during their travels. Knowing you have medication on hand if your pet gets nauseous in the car will make a happy car ride for you and Fido. When you have all your paperwork prepared, it makes for a quick and easy trip through customs on those international journeys. Then all that is left to do is sit, stay and enjoy!