The first thing you have to do is prepare for the move. There will be no problems with animals that live in cages or aquariums – they travel with their home and usually do not experience serious discomfort. Another thing is a freedom-loving cat or a playful dog. In this case, if the animal is not used to traveling in a car, a carrier of a suitable size is necessary. In this case, there is no risk that the pet will run away on the road, will disturb the rest of the passengers..
Dogs and cats can be rocked, as well as people. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase special tablets for the trip at a veterinary pharmacy and give the animal in advance.
Important! Before going to the country house, do not forget to check if all the vaccinations have been given to your pet! There is a risk that he will collide with other animals in nature, so rabies vaccination is required if it has not been done before..
Don’t forget to take everything your pet needs with you. Favorite and familiar bowl, drinker, bedding, tray, toys – well-known things with a familiar smell will help the animal settle in a new place. Yes, your favorite food in the right amount should also be bought in advance, suddenly it will not be in the store next door or the nearest supermarket.
Important! If the dog does not have a collar with information about the owners and a nickname, be sure to get one in case the pet does run away. An ID collar won’t hurt anyone if they agree to wear it. Now there are innovative collars that allow you to find an animal using an application on your smartphone. Alternatively, animal chipping.
Even before the trip, you should think about exactly where the domestic cat or dog will live. At home, we are sure that you have created a cozy corner especially for a cat or a dog. The dacha is a new place for the animal. If the dog is large enough and it is decided that it will live on the street, an aviary, a booth, a house is required.
Unfenced areas are especially dangerous for pets. If there is no fence at your dacha or it is not capable of interfering with the movement of animals, it is better not to let them “float freely”, keep them on a leash, in an aviary, and for the cat – arrange a “patio” where he will be safe.
Prepare the area for your pet’s walks. Hide the chemicals that you use against pests in the garden, remove garden tools that can injure an actively running dog, cover wells, compost pits … which, of course, include favorite animals.
Be sure to treat the animal that is going to run on tall grass with anti-tick agents. Examine your pet regularly so as not to miss the moment when the tick does stick to the victim. The first-aid kit in the country should have funds for the animal, including antibiotics and drugs for the stomach, in case the dog or cat eats something wrong. You also need antihistamines and anthelmintics..
Of course, at first you will have to closely monitor your pet in the country. However, over time, he will get used to it and will also start to enjoy summer holidays if you create the right conditions for this..
How can we guarantee the comfort and safety of animals living in the country? Are there any specific guidelines or measures that need to be followed to ensure their well-being?