Travel
with your dog
By the way we have an
online travel shop
Amongst the items it sells are:
car harnesses
car seat covers
pet travel baskets
dog ‘tents’
portable dog baths!
Ruffwear products
Click here to see what goodies are available.
On the Road
If you are intending to travel with your dog, plan your journey carefully. Make sure you stop regularly (we try to take a break every two to three hours) and don't let your dogs get over-heated. When driving in hot weather air conditioning should be considered.
Take a look at our early experiences of
car travel
when Georgie was a puppy.
We've also come across a very useful website called
Driving with Dogs
which gives country walks within five miles of British motorway exits.
Travel Tips
First some tips for travelling abroad or in the UK - thanks to Tim Miles, the RSPCA’s Chief Veterinary Adviser
1. Make sure you plan your journey time carefully, taking into account the need to stop at regular intervals to exercise your pet.
2. Whilst en route to your holiday destination, make sure your pet is always on a lead when you are exercising it.
3. Take a sufficient amount of your pet’s usual food and enough water for the journey.
4. Ensure your pet carries an identity disc that includes your holiday address.
5. Acclimatise your pet with car travel by taking it on local short trips before embarking on a long journey.
6. Do not feed your pet within two hours of starting your journey to avoid travel sickness.
7. Ensure your vehicle is well ventilated and cool en route, including during ferry crossings.
8. When planning to take your pet abroad, first make sure you understand the requirements of the Government Pet Travel Scheme. See the
Pet Passport page
for more information.
9. Talk to your own veterinary surgeon about using preventative anti-parasite treatment whilst you are abroad.
10. You will need to identify a veterinary practice overseas that can issue your pet with a certificate of treatment for parasites within 48 hours of your return journey to the UK.
Out-and-about-with-your-dog would like to thank SeaFrance for this information.
Essential items to take
And finally here are ten essential items to take with you when you travel in the UK or abroad. With thanks again to Tim Miles.
Your dog's bed or blanket
Collar with holiday destination and home ID discs
Bowl for food and water
Lead
Plenty of food and water for the journey, and for the duration of your holiday if required
Pooper scooper for your dog or good supply of small black bags
Brush / comb
Toys for your pet
All the required pet documentation if you’re travelling abroad
Disinfectant
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