Tips for traveling with a dog

As summer approaches, the issue of travel becomes more and more relevant. Nowadays, more and more people choose to go on vacation with their four-legged friend. In this article, we have compiled tips that will help you prepare for a trip with your dog!

Get your dog used to traveling

If you are planning to go on a longer trip with your dog, first take a few test trips to gradually accustom your dog to longer stays in the car, overnight stays in unfamiliar places, and other travel activities.

Schedule time for peaceful rest and sleep

If there are too many new experiences and not enough rest, the dog may become nervous. Therefore, set aside enough time for calm rest and sleep (remember that a dog needs more hours of sleep than a person - an adult dog sleeps on average 10-12 hours a day!). Take into account that many dogs are unable to fully relax in new places and therefore the quality of sleep may also be lower. If you realize that your dog may have difficulty relaxing, consider consulting a veterinarian about natural sedatives. In addition, you can put YORA Dreamers treats in your travel bag, which have a preventive mild sedative effect.

Follow your dog's daily routine

Try to stick to your dog's usual daily routines, such as meal times and morning and evening walks, as much as possible. Maintaining a regular routine will help your dog feel less anxious.

Prepare food and treats

Prepare the food you will take with you - make sure you have enough food in advance, as it can be difficult to replenish your dog's usual food on the road. Give preference to food that can be stored outside the refrigerator - dry food and canned food. If you know that you will not have access to a refrigerator, choose a canned food package size that your dog can eat in one meal.

If your dog is a raw food eater on a daily basis and you know that you will not have access to a refrigerator, you can replace the usual fresh food with canned food with a high meat content or high-quality dry food that is adapted to the natural nutritional needs of dogs.

Grain-free and other high-quality dry foods and canned foods can be found at Zorro.lv . Don't forget about tasty and healthy treats. In our online store you will find a wide range of treats from which to choose the most suitable for your pet!

Take care of calming activities

When traveling with your dog, make sure to include activities that will both keep your dog busy and calm him down at the same time. You can take, for example, food-filled toys, sniffing mats, licking mats, and other interactive items with you. Dogs find chewing to be calming, so be sure to pack a treat that can be chewed for a long time in your travel bag. For example, ESSENTIAL Foods beef hide rolls, dried cod skins, or beef ears, available at Zorro.lv.

Check the dog's documents

If you plan to travel outside Latvia with your dog, find out what vaccines and documents your dog needs. When traveling to any European Union country, your dog must be vaccinated against rabies, microchipped, and have a European Union passport, but some countries may have additional requirements, such as deworming, etc.

We wish you beautiful travels with your four-legged friends!