You can enjoy your trip with your furry companions by following these experts’ tips and tricks while traveling along your dog or other pet and keeping their safety in mind.
What to do and what not to do with your pet in travel
DO:
1: Prepare your pet for the trip:
take your dog or your other pet on short road trip to make him comfortable and then take it on long trips
DONT:
1: Not updating your pet vaccination
Do not forget to vaccinate your pets and obtain their health certificate even if a state do not require the certificate.
DO:
2: Keep your pet calm:
Try to use traveling aids for your pets such as anxiety vests, keep them feeding timely and properly, and maintain their bathroom schedules properly. Use harness or leash for your dog outside of your vehicle.
DONT:
2: Not paying attention to your pets:
Leaving your pets inside your car while you are away or outside of your vehicle while you are not around. it can be dangerous and illegal. If you have to leave them find proper sitter or daycare service.
DO:
3: Stick a sign of identification or recognition:
You can attack or stick a sign of recognition or identification to your dog or your other pet such as your contact info, GPS tracker, or a microchip to locate your pet easily.
DONT:
3: Confident of not losing your pet:
Unfamiliar conditions and circumstances can cause your dog or cat panic and run away from you. And they can run into traffic. your baby animal can be frightened or startled due to unfamiliar conditions.
DO:
4: Take Enough Water:
take enough water with you for your pet from home or buy a bottled water water for your baby animal to avoid upset stomach and other diseases due to the bad affect of outside water.
DONT:
4: Animal in parked car:
Your dog can succumb to heat due to a parked car if left alone. The temperature can rise fast in the car and be dangerous for your dog or cat. avoid leaving them in parked car.
DO:
5: Ensure you baby animal rest:
Ensure that your baby pets are getting enough time to rest and they are fresh while traveling. If they are not getting enough and proper rest, they can cause problems and issues that can ruin your trip and cause some serious issues in your dog or cat.
DONT:
5: mix-up with other dogs:
Do not let your dog, cat or other pet mix-up with unfamiliar dogs or animals during your trip. your pet can catch various diseases which can harm your dog or cat and pose serious threats and danger to your baby animals.
"Life is better with a wagging tail by my side"
DO:
6: prepare for emergencies:
Try to collect information about local veterinaries in case of any emergencies. You can face some emergencies despite full efforts to avoid them. keep the contacts of nearby hospitals and carry pet first aid kit with you.
DONT:
6: Ignore your baby animal signals:
Your baby animal will give you hints about their discomfort or any other problem. So do not ignore signal from your dog or cat. They may show you signals of stress, discomfort, or illness, so act accordingly and adjust your plans.
DO:
7: Secure your pet in your vehicle:
Make sure the carrier is secure and comfortable for your dog or cat while taking them in your vehicle. Ensure that the crate is enough for your pet to stand or sit but not collapsible as it can cause some serious injuries.
DONT:
7: Let their head out of window:
Make sure that your dog or cat is in harness in your backseat while travelling and do not let go the crate away. Airbags are not perfect for pets and an accident can cause serious injuries to your pet.
DO:
8: Indulge in pet friendly activities:
Engage in pet-friendly activities to enjoy your trip with your furry companion. You can go to parks, trails, coffee shops to enjoy your trip with your dog or cat. Cities around the world offer pet tours and packages to enjoy your trip and travel with your baby animal.
DONT:
8: Push your pet out of comfort zone:
Pushing your pet out of his comfort zone can cause discomfort, anxiety, and anger in your furry companion. Do not take him to crowded areas or over-stressed activities that can cause discomfort in your pet. Allow your pet to take breaks when they need to rest.
DO:
9: Arrange proper & pet-friendly kit:
pack a toy, good food, water, waste bags, medication, and other first aid stuff and if possible take your pet’s favorite bedding to feel familiar and comfortable while traveling. Try to bring the stuff that your dog may need during your travel and while you are away from home.
DONT:
9: Feed your dog while moving:
Avoid feeding your dog or cat in moving car as it can make your pet vomit while traveling. Try to feed your baby animal 3 or 4 before long travels. Bring small snacks for your pet such as pet biscuits or other snacks if you need them while moving or traveling in your car or if you need them in longer trips.
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