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Your beloved pets are going to enjoy the beaches on Lošinj, which are specially created for them, and the pet owners will be able to carelessly plan their family holiday.

Apart from the list of dog-friendly beaches on Lošinj and surrounding islands, in the text we are bringing you a couple of detailed suggestions to make your vacation with your dog as carefree as possible:

Dog-friendly beaches on the map are found on multiple locations on Lošinj, but they also exist on the islands of Susak, Unije and Ilovik. We bring you a list of all pet-friendly beaches down below. When you arrive on Lošinj, or on one of the other islands, you will recognize these beaches by signs that include a symbol of a dog or by a flag with the logo of a dog bone on a blue-green-yellow background:

Dog near pool

1. Mali Lošinj:

2. Veli Lošinj

3. Nerezine 

4. Artatore bay 

5. Susak – Tijesni bay

6. Ilovik – Parknu bay

7. Unije – Kambunare bay

Getting ready for the vacation and traveling with your dog

Before the trip to the seashore, prepare a basic plan for travelling with a dog, namely, a plan of the breaks when your dog will relieve itself and have a nice run. It is very important to buckle the dog in the seatbelt so that it cannot distract the driver or the passengers, but also so that it does not get hurt while braking.  

There are multiple different safety systems for car rides with dogs, for example, dog crates which can be tied to the back seat are suitable for small dogs. There are also dog safety belts and also nets and pet barriers which separate the dog from the passengers and give the pet some freedom of movement. This applies to going on the trip as much as it applies to travelling back from the trip. Of course, it is important to know how your dog generally reacts to long car rides but also how it reacts to going into the sea or possible crowds on the beach.    

Transportation of dogs and other pets on ships and catamarans is specifically regulated. Read some of the main rules of Jadrolinija below:

Transportation of pets such as dogs, cats, birds and other small animals is allowed.

They mustn’t pose as a risk or cause disturbance to passengers or the ship. Owners take full responsibility and are liable for any damage caused to the passengers, the crew or the ship.

While choosing accommodation try to choose one with a backyard or garden so that your dog can play and run freely.

Make sure to bring:

If you are a fan of camping, Camp Čikat on Lošinj provides their guests with a vacation in a surrounding that is adapted for dog owners. Namely, they offer Camping-Cum-Cane®  (Camping with dogs). The goal of the project is to make the cohabitation of campers who are dog owners and campers who are not, easier.

The project includes all of the important rules for dog owners, infrastructure that is adapted for dogs, specially adjusted dog training, individual and group education and different events and competitions which are run by their licenced dog trainer. The camp also offers mobile homes that are customized for pets and include small and big beds for dogs, terrace with fencing and food and water bowls.

How to make the summer heat easier on dogs?

Dogs have it especially rough during the summer heat and sultriness since their natural way of cooling off is then not enough. Namely, due to the lack of sweat glands on their skin, dogs cannot sweat, apart from panting. It is especially hard for them, same as for people, when they are out on the open and directly exposed to the sun.

We bring you ten tips on how to make the summer heat easier on your dog and how to cool them off:

  1. During the time when it is recommended for people to stick to the shade, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., your dogs should also be out of the sun as much as possible in order to avoid sun burns. Shade and plenty of water will also be of great help to them.
  2. If you know that your dog will be walking on asphalt for a longer period of time, it would be best if you would apply a protective gel to their paws. It is the same gel that is applied to dogs’ paws during winter because of salt on the roads. Of course, avoid hot asphalt as much as possible. Instead have the dog walk on grasslands or sand and make sure to check its paws when you come back home.
  3. Never trim your dog’s fur too short since the hairs help protect them from the heat. Some hair is trimmed, as are nails, since all kinds of pests and parasites can nest there.
  4. Always bring an extra bowl and water. It is not recommended to rely on your own assumption that water will always be at your disposal somewhere. Therefore, the recommendation is that you always bring a little bit more of something than you think will be enough. It is important to change the dog’s water multiple times per day but to not give them water that is too cold so you avoid pharynx and tonsils inflammation.
  5. It is important to gradually familiarize the dog with swimming and to monitor its reaction. Do not force your dog to go into the sea against its will under any circumstances.
  6. After bathing in the sea you can wash the sea salt from the dog’s fur since it irritates the skin under the fur if left there. Naturally, it is not necessary to give the dog a shower after every swim in the sea if the dog is not scratching and its skin or fur is not damaged. But if the dog is swimming in the marina or near the marina, where there are boats and a lot of oil, you should definitely wash your dog.
  7. Pay special attention if you want to share some of your food with your dog during the summer since food is more sensitive then and more prone to spoilage and your dog’s stomach will have a harder time handling it. It is even more common for your dog to eat someone’s leftover food scraps during a walk, so keep an eye on your dog.
  8. Protect your dog from fleas and ticks. In fact, if dogs get ticks, their already high body temperature during the summer can rise up even higher and become life-threatening.
  9. Never leave the dog alone in the car in the heat because that is the most common way for them to get a heat stroke. The temperatures in the car rise up to extremely high and life-threatening degrees in just a matter of minutes. If you must leave the dog in the car for a short period, leave several windows open so that the air can circulate and the car must be parked in the deep shade.

Certain dog breeds have a higher tendency of getting sunburns so pay special attention to them:

How to recognize a heat stroke in dogs and what to do then?

With regards to the summer heat, it is good to know to recognize how a heat stroke looks like in dogs. In dogs, it is shown in several ways, the first symptoms are excessive panting, the skin is flaming, mostly inside the ear:

What to do if you dog is showing one of the symptoms of heat stroke? The most important thing to do is to immediately put them in the shade, give them water to drink, put towels soaked in cold water on their body (especially on their head). You can put the dog in a bath tub as well but the water should not be too cold since it can cause a shock to the organism and it further complicates the condition. After everything, call the veterinarian to ask the expert what to do next.

Veterinarian on Lošinj
If you need the vet while you are on a vacation on Lošinj, do not worry. There is a veterinary clinic in Mali Lošinj, at the address Del Conte Giovanni 9-11. The contact phone number is +385 51 231 973, and the e-mail is: ambulantalosinj@vetstri.hr.

Sports activities with dogs
If you love sports and activities with your dog, they can be great company even on your vacation:

Dog’s adjustment after coming back home

Similarly to people, a change in the routine affects the dog and it needs adjustment. The summer time, in which the dog is most often in the company of one of the household members, when it is often out and on trips, is surely your pet’s favourite period.

The dog will be more alone and in closed space, so adjustment to the new/old routine will be of great help to your beloved dog.

We bring you some practical tips in case your pet is struggling with getting used to staying at home.