The festive season can be a busy time of year for humans, but it’s also a very busy time for our pets. Summertime is often associated with holidays, social occasions and severe weather, all of which can pose risks to our furry, feathered and scaly friends. Dr Anne Fawcett from the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science offers her advice for caring for your pets this festive season. Here are a few tips for travelling with pets.
Travelling with pets tips
- Some animals benefit from medication to prevent motion sickness. You will need a prescription from your vet. Organise a consultation before you travel.
- Don’t feed pets a large meal immediately before travel.
- Make sure your pet’s tick prevention is up to date. Use a reputable, APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) registered product that is proven to be effective.
- Find out the details of the nearest local and 24-hour emergency vets before you travel, so you know where to go in case of an emergency.
- Take a supply of your pet’s regular food as dietary change can lead to gastrointestinal upsets.
- Ensure that your contact details are up to date on the NSW Companion Animal Registry, or the relevant State or Territory Registry if travelling interstate with your pet.
More about travelling with pets
- Travelling with your dog or cat
- Travelling tips from Cathering Toth Lacey
- Pet friendly destinations
- Travelling interstate with pets