Ferrets love their familiar surroundings. So you must think carefully about whether you can give expect your pet to really accept a change and whether it should be take on the holidays. Just the ride can cause the little raccoon stress. If it is nevertheless inevitable, be sure to check some important things.
List for the holiday care
Sometimes you will even have no other choice than to let your ferret be well cared for at home. Because for some countries, namely you will get no entry permit if you have a raccoon in your luggage. The plan you have to care for them must be clarified before the holiday. If your pet will be left at home, look at the best time for a suitable holiday care. Write a list of everything that has to be done - from feeding to maintenance. And don’t forget the phone number of your veterinarian in case of emergency.
Entry requirements check
There are cases where a cat flea were found on these pets so be careful.If you take your pet, and it does not mean too much stress for your ferret, you need to clarify a few things in advance. Ask your vet before any case, what current regulations are for your destination and what conditions must be considered fulfilled. Basically, your ferret needs a border within the EU and must be fitted with a microchip, and will need a pet passport with a valid rabies vaccination. Whether your pet in addition needs a health certificate or whether there are even quarantine laws at your destination, you can ask your veterinarian.
The transport in the car
Your ferret must take the ride secured. Get yourself a transport in which your pet can travel in on the trip, and get him used to it in good time. Especially in the car, a free-roaming ferret can cause dangerous situations. Make sure that the shipping container is always well ventilated, so that the animal suffers no heat buildup, and that water is available. Basically, for longer journeys make sure there are frequent breaks, and appropriate food and treats.
Always use a leash
Of course you need before starting the journey at the hotel or the landlord of the apartment to ask if you may bring your ferret at all. Raccoon scent is ultimately not for everyone. Remember that the holiday travel ccommodation of the agile predator must not betoo small. It needs a bigger cage there, and you should have used the ferret’s cage from home already. As a rule: Bring your pet, keep it on harness and leash, lest it escape. But if you're of the opinion, a vacation would mean too much stress for your ferret, let it rather be in familiar surroundings with loving care - healthy and looking forward to seeing you again!
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