Reduce Stress Traveling with Pets
December 10th 2010 14:01
When you travel with your pets, you may find it quite stressful for both you and your pet(s). Even if you're a pro at taking your dog with you on vacation, there are still many things that you have to consider when taking your pet with you on a trip.
* Where will you stay?
* Where will you need to stop, and how often? (Pets need potty breaks)
* How can you make the trip easier for your pet?
If you're driving, that's one less cost expense for you, and you don't have to worry about losing your pet on the trip. So many pets get lost every year when traveling on planes, that it is always hectic if you have to bring your dog, cat, or other pet on an airplane.
If you are driving with your pet, you'll want to figure out the best way to keep your pet stress-free during the trip. If your pet is calmer in the car and not bouncing around, you will be that much less stressed.
You don't want to have to worry about your dog or cat getting hurt in the car, which is why a safe kennel is necessary.
If you know that your pet gets motion sickness, then you'll want to ask your vet before you leave for a sedative or something to help ease the sickness. If you're about to just knock your pet out during the ride, then he won't vomit and you don't have to worry about cleaning up a mess at every stop.
Do not offer food before or during the trip, especially if you know that your pet gets sick in the car. You'll want to offer water at every stop, but not during the trip in the car, as that's just going to make a mess.
Make sure that when you've stopped for the day, to offer your pet a bowl of food and fresh water.
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