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5 Tips for Safe Car Travel
When
it comes to taking our pets for rides in the car, it’s only natural
that some will be more into it than others. But whether you have the dog
that loves to stick his head out the
window
and catch a breeze, or the cat that is intent on scratching through the
upholstery on your backseat, there are some ways you can ease the
stress on everybody and plan for a more pleasant ride:
Make sure your pet is secured while you travel. Never leave
your pet (especially your cat) free to roam around the car. There are
many options for safely securing them—from harnesses to car seats to
crates and carriers. Find what works best for you and use it every time
your pet rides with you in the car.
Keep a pet kit in the car. Fill a small box with some things
you might need while out with your pet: extra water, treats, a towel,
waste bags, first aid essentials, and cleaning wipes (if you’ve ever had
a pet get sick in your car, you know that the more cleaning aids you
have on hand the better!). Keep the kit in the trunk of your car so you
know that you’re always covered in an emergency.
Get your pet used to the ride. Some pets take to car rides
right away, while others are a bit more resistant. Start your pet off
with short drives around the block to get them comfortable, and by the
time you need to take them somewhere further away, they’ll know what to
expect.
Never leave your pet alone in the car. It doesn’t matter what
the weather is like outside or how short of a time period you’ll be
gone, leaving your pet alone in the car is incredibly dangerous. Even
with the windows open, cars can easily become
furnaces
in hot weather, and in cold weather, they quickly become frigid without
the heat blasting. Always choose to be safe rather than sorry and avoid
ever leaving your pet alone in the car.
Don’t feed your pet a huge meal before setting out. Same goes
for giving your pet a lot to drink. We all know how easy it is to get a
little car sick—avoid the possibility of making your pet miserable on a
long car ride by only feeding light meals. If you can, try to not feed
your pet in the three to four hours prior to setting off.
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