Six Tips to Help You Feel Less Guilty About Boarding Your Pet During Spring Travel

27/03/2019 06:10

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As warmer spring weather approaches, millions of people across the country are finalizing their travel plans and deciding if they should leave their pet at a professional boarding facility. Dr. Jen Kasten, technical services veterinarian at Tomlyn Veterinary Science, has six tips to help dog and cat owners feel more comfortable boarding their animals this spring.

"According to a study from the Family Travel Association, 47 percent of families take a vacation during the spring months," said Dr. Jen Kasten. "Traveling with an animal along can be cumbersome, and depending on the pet, it's not always the right decision."

To help people feel more comfortable leaving their dogs or cats at a boarding facility, follow these six tips from Dr. Jen Kasten:

Find a boarding facility that meets your needs: Just like most things, boarding facilities for have changed over the years. Do your research to find a facility that meshes well with you and your animal's needs before making a commitment. For dogs and cats, you might be surprised to find that some luxury pet boarding facilities offer add-on items such as daily playgroup time, in-suite web cams and specialty treats like doggy ice cream or grilled sirloin steak.
Introduce them to the facility before their stay: If your pet has never stayed overnight in a new location, call the boarding facility to see if you can schedule a walk-through, or even a trial one-night stay. While there, provide your animal with positive reinforcement so they view it as an experience that is safe and enjoyable.
Ask questions: During your visit of the facility, ease your mind and ensure you're selecting the best place for your animal by asking important questions such as:

Who is responsible for the daily care?
Is someone available 24/7 to check on the welfare of the animals in boarding?
What is their protocol in the event of emergencies?
Are any vaccinations and medical records required for a stay?
Is there time provided for socialization and/or training?

Send them with something familiar: It's especially important to leave them with small items that will remind them of home and make them feel more comfortable in a new environment. Consider bringing their favorite bed, blanket, toy or even one of your old pieces of clothing. The familiar scents on these items can make them feel more comfortable throughout their stay.
Provide them with peace of mind: To help alleviate any stress that's associated with being away from home, consider instructing the person caring for your pet to provide them with a calming supplement as needed. Tomlyn's Relax & Calm chews are easy to administer and can help dogs and cats cope with stressful situations. Tomlyn products can be found at pet stores, feed stores and online. To find a store near you, visit www.tomlyn.com/our-locations.
Make your departure as painless as possible: Leaving your pet is the most difficult part, but try to make a quick departure. Animals can sense our stress, so if you remain calm it will help them feel more comfortable in their new temporary environment.

For more pet health tips from Dr. Jen Kasten, visit www.tomlyn.com. You can also connect with Tomlyn on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

About Tomlyn^®:
Tomlyn, a world-class animal health and wellness company founded in 1976, carries a complete line of scientifically developed, veterinarian-approved animal health products. The company's wide selection of product categories range from immune support, pill masking paste, digestive support and hairball remedies, to joint and hip support, calming aids and sanitizers. Tomlyn is owned by, Vetoquinol, the eighth-largest veterinary pharmaceutical company in the world. For more information, please visit www.tomlyn.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube.

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