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The keys to planning a perfect holiday:

• Important paperwork: Your dog will need an up to date EU pet passport; visit https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad/pet-passport for detailed information on your travel destination's requirements. If you have pet liability insurance, be sure to bring the insurance provider's contact numbers and policy number.

• An additional dog tag with your holiday address

• Medications and parasite prevention products: Ask your vet for guidance on travel and first aid kits.

• Does the country you’re travelling to require your dog to wear a lead or a muzzle?

• Food and water dishes

• Sufficient water for your journey: Do not give your dog any food while you’re in transit, but always make sure it has enough to drink! Giving your dog a small amount to eat before you start your journey is a good way to help prevent nausea and retching.

• Dog food: Be sure to take enough food with you for the first few days of your holiday. If you purchase dog food while on holiday, mix it with your dog’s normal food at first to help it get accustomed to the new food.

• Old towels to dry wet paws, and to place under your dog’s food and water dishes.

• Pet waste bags