It’s summer vacation season and our travel plans are booked. But what about our furry family members? Let’s face it, it’s so hard leaving our dogs behind and we wish we could take them everywhere we go. Paying an arm and a leg, though, for pet sitting can be a pain. Bringing them along for the fun keeps them young and warms your heart knowing they remain there by your side. In preparation for travel, these useful tips will keep things fun for you and your furry companion: 1. Pet-friendly hotels One of the hardest things to combat when bringing your pet along for vacation is finding a place where they are welcomed. The fines associated with sneaking your pet into the room just aren’t worth the hassle or hit to your wallet. Thankfully, most travel agencies can narrow this selection for you and ensure you select pet-friendly accommodations. Most hotels will have an added security deposit, so be sure they are on their best behavior. Additional amenities often accompany places that abide with a pet-friendly atmosphere, offering dog parks and open spaces for your pets to play during your stay. A quick internet search might be all you need to help locate the ideal lodging within your vacationing region.

Generally, most dogs are prone to some type of allergy regardless of the type, but around 10 percent of all dog allergies happen to be food allergies. This makes food allergies in dogs pretty common, so if gave your pup some new food and all of a sudden they’re scratching and sneezing like crazy, your dog could have a food allergy. Don’t worry, this isn’t the end of the world, but there are some steps you will have to take to ensure you’re feeding your dog the food that agrees with their stomach. Some of the most common signs of a dog having an allergic reaction to food include: Itching Sneezing Skin rashes Red eyes Eye discharge Hair loss Ear infections Diarrhea Nasal discharge Constipation Breathing issues Weight loss Seizures Some breeds are prone to more food allergies than others, the most common dog breeds with food allergies include Dachshunds, Bulldogs, Pitbulls, Golden Retrievers, German Shepards, Pugs, Yorkies, and Shih Tzus. Not only is having food allergies common in dogs, but the types of foods they are allergic to is also pretty similar as well. Studies show that on average, these are some of the most common foods for dogs to be allergic to: