Advice for Pet Owners on Camping Safety
Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don’t think so. Camping with your pet is a great way to enjoy fun adventures together, but you need to keep your four-legged friend safe. Follow our team’s camping tips to ensure your pet’s safety.
#1: Ensure your pet is visible
When there is no power, it is difficult to see at night, especially if your pet has black fur. Use a reflective collar or harness at night, or get your furry friend an LED collar, to make sure they can be seen easily.
When hiking during the day, make your pet highly visible with the aid of neon colors. A bright orange collar or vest can help you find your furry companion if they wander off.
#2: Study up on pet first aid
Your dog could trip over a hill while camping, come into contact with a thorn, or come across a nest of stinging insects. You must be skilled in pet first aid if you’re in a remote area of the wilderness in order to stabilize your pet’s health before you take it to the closest emergency veterinary facility for treatment.
#3: Perform a tent trial run before camping with your pet
If this is your first camping trip with your pet, let them get accustomed to the tent by doing a trial run in your backyard. Set up your tent and let your furry pal sniff, lick, and walk around inside it to become accustomed to its scent, texture, and noises. Do not force your pet to enter the tent, but reward them for being brave and exploring on their own.
#4: Schedule a veterinary visit
Check to see whether your animal companion is prepared for a wilderness adventure before setting up your tent at your campground. In addition to your pet’s core vaccinations, leptospirosis and Lyme disease vaccinations may be advised. These illnesses are spread via ticks and wildlife urine, respectively. Stock up on parasite prevention before leaving so that you are prepared for protection against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
Our staff is available to you whether your pet wants immediate care after becoming entangled in brittle brush or needs updated shots and parasite protection before your outdoor activity. To make an appointment, give us a call.