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Traveling with a pet is something that is enjoyed by millions around the world. However, the recent Covid-19 crisis has put a wrench in those plans for most people.
Most people haven’t been able to travel since early 2020. As a result, many want nothing more than to relax somewhere beautiful with their pet.
With cases under control in many areas and the vaccine, it may soon be possible to travel with your pets. But there is a good chance that things will look a little different as the world is on high alert.
To help you out, this article is going to go over a few tips to prepare for traveling with a pet in a post-Covid-19 world.
The first thing to do before traveling with a pet in a post-Covid-19 is to be aware of the relationship between pets and Covid-19. While animals can get Covid-19, the CDC has said that there is no evidence they can pass the disease onto humans.
While you obviously don’t need to make your dog wear a mask, it couldn’t hurt to keep your dog away from other people and dogs.
They don’t spread the disease through traditional means. However, there is always a chance the virus could end up on their fur and find a way to you.
Do Your Research and Know the Regulations and Restrictions
It is also important to do your homework on the area you will be traveling to. You need to be aware of their rules and the restrictions in place.
Some places you might be able to visit as normal. On the other hand, others may require you to quarantine for a certain period.
Also, it would be best if you had a rough idea of the things you want to do. Even if you have gone there before, it is crucial to visit websites and reach out to businesses again. Things can change, and you want to ensure that places are still pet-friendly before visiting them.
The better you know the area you are going to and what is expected of you as you travel there, the better off you will be. Of course, you need to ensure the airline you take is open to pets, as well.
Get Your Pet Used to Travel Again
If you travel a lot with your pet, they will eventually get used to the experience and what it entails.
But with many of us not traveling with our pets since at least the beginning of 2020, your pet has likely lost a bit of that comfort. As a result, you should make sure to get them comfortable with traveling once again.
Make sure they are exposed to the pet carrier and being around a lot of other people. This can prepare them ahead of time for travel.
It can take some time, but it is well worth it to ensure your pet is well-behaved on the trip. The last thing you want is for them to be incredibly loud for your entire trip because they can’t stand to be in their carrier or a plane/car.
Also, be sure to get them the right shots and vaccines if they are due. Many of us forget to keep these up, especially since we haven’t been traveling with the pet recently.
Hopefully, the information and tips in this article have assisted you when it comes to traveling with your pet again. It may look a little different and may take some extra work, but it will be well worth it to see the world again with your furry friend.
Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.
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There’s definitely a learning curve associated with traveling with a pet. Thanks for the information.
We don’t travel with pets often anymore unless you count my dog going for a ride when we take the kids to school
These are great tips. I hadb’t thought about pets and travel.
Do you ever travel with pets?