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The Dos and Don’ts of Hiking With Dogs and Other Pets

The Dos and Don’ts of Hiking With Dogs and Other Pets

Step into nature with your four-legged hiking buddy and enjoy all the benefits!

When you bring your dog, cat, goat, hedgehog, etc. on your hikes, it can be a very special and rewarding experience for both of you. It will be difficult to tell who loves it more — you or your pet!

Have you hiked with a pet before? Do you know the dos and don’ts of bringing pets on the trail?

In order for hiking with dogs and other pets to be enjoyable, it’s important for you to be informed. In this blog, you will learn how to hike with your pet responsibly. 

Keep yourself, your pet, and others safe by learning The Dos and Don'ts of Hiking With Pets right now.

Outdoor First Aid Kit For Your Pets

Outdoor First Aid Kit For Your Pets

Are you packing everything you need in order to keep your pet safe and healthy while on the trail?

Two 52 Hike Challenge community members helped us create this blog on First Aid Kits for Hiking with Your Pet. Thank you Elyssa and Katharine (Katie) LaVacca, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, for sharing this information. 

"I am a veterinarian, working in New York, specializing in the care of domestic animals primarily dogs and cats. As more people are hitting the trails with their furry friends, I want to draw awareness to being prepared for yourself and also your pup, should an injury occur."
- Katie LaVacca, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Read this blog so you can step outside and safely enjoy a hike with your pet!