Travel plans for pets

Writer: Dr Hilldidge Beer.

There’s nothing quite as welcome as the December holidays after a long, hard year but before we plunge into making our own travel plans there are very important members of the family that need our attention too: our pets.

Whether you’re taking yours along, booking them in for boarding or arranging a house sitter, special arrangements must be made to keep them safe and healthy over the holidays. Here’s what to consider:

If you are taking your pets with you Ensure your pets' vaccinations are up-to-date and that you’ve applied the best all-round parasite control you can afford. Your pets are likely to encounter other dogs and cats that may not have been vaccinated and diseases like distemper and parvovirus are highly contagious and deadly.

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