Travel check list and packing list

[Violet Turner]

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I am due to go to Spain via France on Sunday (29th). I have left the dogs packing until last minute. I don't know what to pack for traveling and staying overnight in Lyon.

Some detail about the traveling- We will set off from my house at approximately 4am on Sunday the 29th of July, then traveling down to Folkston to get the Eurotunnel to Calais (this should take around 35 mins to cross.) Then we will be traveling by car to Lyon where we will spend the night. Then in the morning we will be driving approximately 10 hours to Alicante.

I will need to go to Pets At Home to buy food, treats and flea/worming/ticks/sand-fly/mosquito spot on treatment.

I just don’t know what to pack for the journey. The dogs do not get travel sick so would you recommend in the morning for me to feed them or not? I would also like recommendations for at services what is the best way to help a dog wee and poo quickly or does nature just take its turn?

It would help a lot if you can post comments of what I need to pack for travelling. Thanks I would appreciate it! – Violet

 

[JoanneF]

Pet passport
Insurance documents
Vaccination records
Water from home to avoid tummy upsets
French/English and Spanish/English dictionaries
Cool coats

 

[Violet Turner]

Thanks
will make a list on Word to tick off

 

[JoanneF]

Also pop into your vet before you leave to check the microchips are still working and haven't moved - better to find out here than when you are on your way home.

 

[Violet Turner]

Doris' will most likely work as it was only implanted the other month but will have a look at Olive's microchip. Thanks would never have thought that!

 

[JoanneF]

Doris' will most likely work as it was only implanted the other month

If you are going anyway, have it checked. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Violet Turner]

Have done, both are in the sholder blades and up and running!

 

[Violet Turner]

Important Information:
Pet passport X2
Insurance Docs
Vaccine Records

For the traveling car/france:

Food Daily servings Dry Food X2 –
Wet Food 1 tub of Chicken –
2 and a half dental stick –
2 Plates purple & Orange –
Water Bowl Ceramic and Steel –
Poo bag roll Orange –
Cleansing Wipes –
Doggie Shampoo –
1 sample of dry food –
Chicken fillets (dry) –
Canteen Fork –


Extras:

Sprats -
1 and a half bags of dry food –
7 tubs of wet dog food –
Dental Sticks –
Poo bags –
Treats –
Measuring cup and Food Bowl –

*Also we have had a change of plan so we are now going on the ferry to France because the Eurotunnel seems rather delayed... Have i missed anything off the list?

 

[JudyN]

Spare collars & leads?
Old cloths/rags & bottle of water in case of vomiting/runny bum.
Emergency vet phone number.
Phrase book for anything you might need to ask/tell a vet, unless your French and Spanish is up to the job.
Vetwrap & scissors, Piriton (in case of adders or allergic reaction), saline solution in case of foreign objects in eyes.
Familiar dog beds, blankets, & toys,

 

[Violet Turner]

Okay so i have added:
Traveling car/France:
Kongs X2
Toys X2
Extras:
2 spare harnesses and an extra lead
1 extra sample of food
2 toys
Doggie toothpaste and brush
Dog walking/Training bum bag (For service stations) :
1 Roll of poo bags
1 spare lead
Treats
Pen
Vaseline
Mini First Aid Kit:
Thermometer
2 alcohol wipes
Bandage
Microfibre tape
Scissors
Tweezers
4 hair bobbles
Water bottle H2OK9

 

[Barnyboy]

crikey it sounds like a military manoeuvre lol you don't realise how much stuff you need for your dog when traveling. what breeds are your dogs?....I would definitely add gel cooling mats to your list and a doggy antiseptic cream/lotion and of course dog grooming/bathing products eg brush/comb & shampoo, you never know you might need it.