Many people love to take their household pets along when they go away for a short vacation or a long weekend. Unfortunately, people all to often do not plan ahead and end up with a number of unanticipated issues on their hands. Avoiding unpleasant situations is possible. When driving, there are a few basic tips that will make the trip a lot more enjoyable for you and your pet.
For road trips, it is very important to make sure your pet is safe and secure. Don't allow the pet to move freely around the interior of the vehicle. For smaller pets, always use a well vented travel cage that can be secured to the seat. For larger pets, consider installing a mesh screen between the front and back seats. This will prevent a larger dog or cat from constantly moving back and forth, and possibly blocking your view or landing on your feet at just the wrong moment. The restraints will also serve to protect your pet in the event that an traffic accident does occur.
Never leave home without identification and medical information on your pet. Should you become separated dog tags with your home address and cell phone can make it easier to reunite master and pet. Having the medical information along will come in handy if you need proof your pet has had the proper shots or in the event that your cat or dog required medical attention during the trip.
Just as people sometimes experience motion sickness on a long drive, pets can also become queasy. Speak with your vet ahead of time and get some ideas on what to take along for your dog or cat to handle this type of problem. For light cases, ginger treats designed for pets may settle the stomach. However, if your pet has a hard time with traveling, a prescription medication issued by a qualified vet may be the answer.
While some pets love the idea of traveling, others are very agitated by the experience. Try a pheromone collar to help alleviate the anxiety. A hanging air freshener, especially lavender, may also help to calm your pet and make the trip more enjoyable.
For road trips, it is very important to make sure your pet is safe and secure. Don't allow the pet to move freely around the interior of the vehicle. For smaller pets, always use a well vented travel cage that can be secured to the seat. For larger pets, consider installing a mesh screen between the front and back seats. This will prevent a larger dog or cat from constantly moving back and forth, and possibly blocking your view or landing on your feet at just the wrong moment. The restraints will also serve to protect your pet in the event that an traffic accident does occur.
Never leave home without identification and medical information on your pet. Should you become separated dog tags with your home address and cell phone can make it easier to reunite master and pet. Having the medical information along will come in handy if you need proof your pet has had the proper shots or in the event that your cat or dog required medical attention during the trip.
Just as people sometimes experience motion sickness on a long drive, pets can also become queasy. Speak with your vet ahead of time and get some ideas on what to take along for your dog or cat to handle this type of problem. For light cases, ginger treats designed for pets may settle the stomach. However, if your pet has a hard time with traveling, a prescription medication issued by a qualified vet may be the answer.
While some pets love the idea of traveling, others are very agitated by the experience. Try a pheromone collar to help alleviate the anxiety. A hanging air freshener, especially lavender, may also help to calm your pet and make the trip more enjoyable.
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