Here is some advice from RealSimple.com about traveling with your cat or dog:
- Take the pet for a few short rides before your trip so it gets accustomed," says Greg Hammer, a veterinarian and the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. "You can't take your pet on a four-hour trip if he's never been in the car before."
- Make sure your cell-phone number is on the pet's collar, in case he gets lost.
- It's safest for passengers and your pets if cats ride in a carrier and dogs in a car harness or a crate, depending on what makes them most comfortable. "Pets that are out of their comfort zones can have behavior problems in the car, which can be dangerous while driving," says Hammer.
- Try not to let your dog ride with his head out of the window.
- Make regular stops -- every two hours for a puppy, every three to four hours for a cat or an adult dog -- so your pet can take a walk.
- Feed your pet only lightly before getting in the car -- pets can become carsick. Once you've stopped driving for the day, feed normally.
For more advice on pet problems, visit
RealSimple.com
No comments:
Post a Comment