No question, pets are part of the family nowadays. However, this does not always mean they should do everything the family does. A common question we get asked during the summer months is whether or not to take the pet with during travel. There is no overall best answer for this, but there are a couple of things that we ask to help us determine what will be best for your pet. Does your pet travel well-car rides, carrier, planes, or are they vocal, vomiting, drooling, and stressed during transport? There are medications to help with anxiety, so this in and of itself does not preclude them from travelling, but it is one point to consider. What are you doing during your vacation-staying at the cabin or with relatives or going to a destination where you plan on many excursions during the day? If you are planning a destination where you expect to be out of your lodgings for most of the day seeing local attractions, what will your pet be doing during that time? And probably most importantly-does your hotel/cruise/airline/relatives etc. allow pets? If you feel that you are going on a pet friendly vacation and wish to bring Fido or Fluffy with, we are there to help. We can get you […]
Providing the best possible veterinary care for your pet.
Heritage Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinarian clinic that provides examinations, diagnostic services, dental care, surgical services, medicine, grooming and boarding services in Maple Grove, Minnesota. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of pet care possible and facilitating an environment where client communication and education are at the forefront of our practice.
