You decided to go sailing
with your pet but do not fool yourself that it would be like a walk
in the park. Remember that your furry friend needs to feel safe and
happy aboard the charter yacht. You will obviously need to take
some stuff to make your pet feel content aboard. So what to take
when sailing with your pet?
Toys, blankets and
other
To make your pet feel at home on
the yacht, take its toys and blankets. Your pet may get scared once
aboard the yacht so will need all the help possible to make your
dog or cat feel safe, and toys and blankets it uses at home are
just the thing to help. Take your pet's bed or basket if it is very
attached to it. Do not forget its collar, leash and muzzle if
needed. A good idea would be to take a harness
because it can help if your pet ends up in the water. Whereas a
simple collar would slip over their head or severely choke them
during a recovery from the water, the harness, made from strong
webbing material, provides a lifting handle capable of supporting
your pet's entire weight. A life vest for your animal is also
a must.
Medicines and
sunblock
Make sure to take some
medicines, especially those for nausea and irritated
stomach. Also take some vitamins as well as a hypoallergenic
sunblock. Your pet, although covered in hair, can also get severely
sunburnt. You can use your normal, "human"
sunblock just make sure it has no additives and
that it is hypoallergenic. Do not forget flea and tick
preventatives. Your pet can get into contact with other animals
that have fleas, and there is a danger of getting ticks during a
walk on the shore.
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