What food should I give my dog on vacation?

It's that time again, the holiday season has arrived! Whether you're traveling abroad or celebrating your vacation in your own country, if you take your dog with you on holiday, you'll also need to bring their food. Do you feed your four-legged friend fresh meat? That can be quite a challenge if you don't have a freezer available at your holiday destination. In the blog below, we share more tips about feeding your dog when you go on vacation.

Alternatives to fresh meat

Fortunately, there are plenty of other options available if you can't provide fresh meat on holiday. Below, we list a few alternatives for you.

Dry food

Many dog owners choose to switch their dogs to dry food while on vacation. Convenient, because you can switch from fresh meat to kibble all at once. Both types of food are digested differently, so there’s no need to mix them for a few days first. Keep in mind that your dog's digestive system needs to get used to the different way of digesting.

If you choose a dry food with a high meat content, you’re on the right track. An advantage of dry food with a high meat percentage is that your dog needs to eat less of it to get all the daily recommended nutrients, compared to, for example, steamed meat. This saves space in the car, caravan, or camper—very handy!

Prima Diervoeding offers a wide range of dry food for your dog. View all varieties here.

Wet food

Some dogs don’t want to eat dry food if they’re used to fresh meat or don’t tolerate dry food well. In that case, sausages or pouches are an ideal solution. Shelf-stable sausages and pouches contain a high meat percentage and come closest to fresh meat. The sausages are also multifunctional: cut them into small slices or pieces, and they make a perfect snack on the go! Both sausages and pouches can be stored unopened at room temperature and remain good for two to three days in the fridge once opened. They also contain a lot of moisture, which is especially useful when you’re traveling to a warm country. Tasty food and extra hydration—a perfect combination!

Check out the full range of Prima Diervoeding sausages and pouches here.

Benefits of dry and wet food on holiday

Besides being healthy alternatives to fresh meat, dry and wet food have more advantages. The biggest benefit is, of course, that you don’t need a freezer with dry and wet food. Also, you don’t have to thaw the food before serving it to your dog. Your dog doesn’t have to wait for their meal and can enjoy their food immediately with dry and wet food. Finally, you don’t have to stop by local butchers or supermarkets to buy fresh meat when you bring dry or wet food from home. More time to enjoy your holiday together!

Responsible snacking

Don’t forget to bring your dog’s favorite snacks on your trip. This way, you avoid disappointment if your dog’s favorite snack isn’t available at the local pet store.

If you want to treat your dog responsibly with a healthy snack, view the full range of snacks from Prima Diervoeding here.

We wish you and your four-legged friend a fantastic holiday season!