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Taking Your Dog on Holiday? Here are some handy tips & links!

August 1, 2024 | by charlotte.haines@hooknortonvets.co.uk | Pets

Taking Your Dog on Holiday? Here are some handy tips & links!

If you are thinking of taking your dog on holiday, here are some useful things to pack to take!

  • Bowls for food & water
  • Microchip number & details
  • Medication your dog needs
  • Toys to keep your dog occupied & feel at home
  • An extra collar and lead
  • A recent photo of your dog, in case you get separated
  • First Aid Kit
  • Poo bags
  • Treats
  • Food

 

First Aid Kits

We are delighted to say that we now sell HNVG First Aid Kits, with everything in it you need. Please ask reception for details.

Remember to brush up on your First Aid skills, and make sure you always have a kit to hand whether you’re at home or away.

Here is a great video by XL Vets on pet first aid – www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMkAUtHWUeA

Okay, so I am away and worried about my dog…

On our website, we have loads of resources to check your dogs symptoms, or if you think they have digested something wrong we have a great guide to poisons.

Symptom Checker

Poison Checker

Health Care Advice

Talk to us via Petsapp

What vaccines may I need to take my dog on holiday?

Depending on where you are going, you may need to get your dog vaccinated. Check out our Vaccine page here

 

Animal Health Certificates for taking your dog on holiday

If you plan on taking your pet on holiday you will need to make sure they have an Animal Health Certificate (AHC). Below you will find all of the information you need to get an Animal Health Certificate and all of the information we (your vets) will need to make this service possible.

Click here to find out more about how to obtain an Animal Health Certificate.

 

Taking your vet on holiday

Wherever you are, Hook Norton Veterinary Group are also with you. Our video consultations are a convenient way for you to speak to a vet. You can book video consults and appointments via Petsapp, which is the easiest and best way to contact us, especially if you are abroad.

 

Do I need pet insurance, or to update my insurance company when taking my dog on holiday?

It is best to have insurance for your pets. If you do have pet insurance, you may well need to let them know about your travel arrangements. Click here to read about pet insurance and the different levels of cover.

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Written by charlotte.haines@hooknortonvets.co.uk

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