Traveling always has a hint of adventure, of getting out of the routine.
But for this adventure to start well and end even better, planning is necessary.
If you have a pet and want to take it with you, an essential chapter in this planning is: how to travel safely with your pet.
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Traveling safely with your pet requires care that needs to be taken in advance
1. Is your pet already used to traveling in a car?
If he isn’t, before the day of the trip arrives, try to take him on short car rides, so that he gradually gets used to it and doesn’t feel surprised when he takes a longer trip.
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2. Did you take your pet to the veterinarian?
Also before the day of travel, consult your veterinarian.
He will certainly have important advice on how to take care of your pet’s health before, during and after the trip.
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3. Have you provided adequate safety equipment?
In addition to the concern with offering safety to the pet during the trip, there is legislation on irregular transport of animals in the car that provides for fines, points on the driver’s license and even seizure of the vehicle.
Animals cannot, for example, be left loose inside the vehicle, not even on the lap of any of the passengers.
Nowadays there are transport boxes (kennels), bags, seats and seat belts adaptable to animals of all sizes. Find out about the equipment best suited to your pet.
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4. Is the pet’s vaccination card up to date?
Keep it up to date and take it with you on your trip, along with your documents.
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5. Didn’t you forget anything in your pet’s luggage?
Include in your luggage the bed, blanket, toys, water and food bowls, the food he is used to, the collar, bags to collect feces, in short, everything he normally needs at home.
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6. Did you adjust the travel time with the time of the pet’s last meal?
For dogs, the last meal should be given approximately 4 hours before the trip; water can be given up to about 1 hour beforehand.
Everything so that there is no risk of him feeling sick.
In the case of cats, an interval of 2 hours is sufficient.
Other animals require more specific care and it is best to consult your veterinarian.
To travel safely with your pet, pay attention to some details during the journey.
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7. Leave the air conditioning at a temperature close to that of the external environment
Very low temperatures can cause thermal shock to your pet, damaging its health.
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8. Make a few stops along the way
At each of these stops, let your pet get out of the car, stretch, walk, drink some water and do its business.
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9. Do not give food during the trip
The recommendation given before starting the trip continues to be valid, to prevent your pet from feeling sick.
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Final considerations
These 9 tips make it clear that traveling safely with your pet is always a matter of planning.
Never leave these concerns until the last minute or, even worse, don’t remember them until something wrong happens to your pet.
He definitely deserves a lot more attention!
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