Dog owners occasionally have to take their pets on a trip and they have to be well prepared for it. It is important to do a few things before traveling and during the trip there are several points to be wary of.
Preparation should be carefully done and before taking the trip dog owners should make sure their pets are all set to go and have got everything they need. It is important to take some familiar items, because they help dogs settle more easily when brought to some unfamiliar place. Pets’ own food, bedding and toys are recommended to be brought and also bringing a first aid kit designed especially for that dog would be very wise.
Dog’s tags are also very important or even necessary in order to protect your pet. While traveling to some unfamiliar places, the chances that our furry companions would become lost extremely increase. Secure collar with phone number and a home address could be very useful in case a dog becomes lost.
Before beginning the trip, it is also recommended to visit the vet in order to check out that the pet is healthy and to get a health certificate needed for traveling. Sometimes, if particular dog is very nervous or afraid of driving, the vet may give owner a sedative for dogs in order to help calm them.
Usually, traveling means taking the dog in the vehicle and dogs sometimes get carsick just like humans. That is why it is recommended to minimize feeding while traveling and to put them on a place that allows them an easy exit in case they vomit. Frequent breaks are very good because both the dog and the owner can use the bathroom, stretch legs and grab a drink.
Dogs adore hanging their head out of the window, but this is something that should be avoided because they can get hit by flying debris and bugs. Keeping a normal and appropriate temperature in the vehicle is of extreme importance in order to prevent pets from becoming dehydrated or developing a cold. In the summer, it is forbidden to leave the dogs in the vehicle by themselves for more than a few minutes at a time.