Camping is a great opportunity for family bonding and of course a great choice of holiday if you want to include your pet. Log cabins are also great when pets are allowed and enable you to stay in log cabin holidays in Somerset and beyond. If you stay within national borders you don’t have to worry about a pet passport pet passport either, though they are available quite easily nowadays. However, when travelling with your pet it is important to be aware of the risks involved. Campsites provide fresh air and lots of space to stretch your legs but it is also a place where your pet could come into contact with other animals.

If you are camping in the summer time it is essential that you keep a watchful eye over your pet and watch for signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration. Always ensure that you take sufficient water with you if you intend to go on longs walks or hikes.

There are many potential hazards that can be found on the floor of any campsite and this should be checked before your pet is let of the lead.