Summer is getting closer and together come the long-awaited holidays. After choosing the destination, the important thing is to think about the suitcases and the necessary, but not only ours, also of… Fido!

Especially if it’s your first vacation with him, the question to ask is: what does he need?

Before leaving: the preparation of the dog

1 Required documents : First of all, if we know that we will cross national borders during our vacation, it is mandatory to have the passport for dogs (also valid for cats and ferrets) which is issued by the municipal ASL after a medical examination, in order to ensure that the animal is in good health and that it is able to face a journey. However, in order for the passport to be valid, the rabies vaccine must be carried out at least 21 days before departure: without the stamp, the passport can be punishable.

2 Prepare the right doses of food : always before departure, it is important to prepare the right doses of food daily and maybe even do a check up at the vet to be sure that it does not have any parasites or bacteria that can complicate the journey.

3 Prepare the suitcase : if you think that your four-legged friend’s suitcase will be light… think wrong! If you want your furry friend to be as comfortable as at home, his suitcase won’t be very small. Especially if you plan to go on a road trip, you need to make a list.

Eg:

– The daily doses of food

– A bottle to carry around for drinking

– Some snacks

– Hygienic mats to be used mainly in hotels

– A doghouse and some cloths that he is used to using at home

– Wet wipes to clean the face and ears

– Some medicines, for example for the intestine or stomach and some pesticides

– A familiar toy or object (playing is important!)

– Bowl for baby food and water

– An umbrella in case you go to sunny and warm places, such as the beach

– Hygienic bags, along with a leash and muzzle (in some places this may be mandatory

– It may also be useful to bring a first aid kit, in case of particularly long journeys

An important thing, which is not on the list for the suitcase, is to not remove the identification medal and to insert the international prefix (+39) in front of the telephone number in case you go abroad.

These are the useful tips that you can follow when we plan to take a holiday with our furry friend, even if each dog has its own specific needs, we must therefore organize the trip also following his lifestyle and habits so that he is well and above all, make him have fun!