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Car Travel Tips
Top 10 Tips for Safe Car Travel With Your Pet
For some pet parents, a trip’s no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come.
But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With
thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.
Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the
back seat and motoring off—especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be
away for a long time. We offer the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth
car trip:
1.
Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. There is a variety
of wire mesh, hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose,
make sure it’s large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in.
And P.S., it’s smart to get your pet used to the carrier in the comfort of your home
before your trip.
2.
Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking him on a series of short drives first,
gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the
crate so it won’t slide or shift in the event of a quick stop.
3.
Your pet’s travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours
prior to departure. Don’t feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle—even if it is a long
drive.
4.
Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the
windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and
heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in
the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
5.
What in your pet’s traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a
waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack
a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.
6.
Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag
imprinted with your home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell
phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information.
Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please.
7.
Don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. This can subject him to
inner ear damage and lung infections, and he could be injured by flying objects. And
please keep him in the back seat in his crate or with a harness attached to a seat
buckle.
8.
If you travel frequently with your pet, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners
and waterproof seat covers, available at auto product retailers.
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