Any owner of a dog and a car sooner or later faces a situation when it is necessary to transport his pet in a car. Even if your pet is not ready for travel, it will be better with the owner than at home alone. Being in a vehicle can be a challenge for an animal. Try to make life easier for your four-legged friend while traveling, protect him from stress by doing everything right when transporting him.
It is necessary
- - carrying for dogs;
- - special vest or belts;
- - leash;
- - muzzle;
- - Pharmacy remedies for motion sickness.
Instructions
Step 1
Take all necessary safety precautions. On long journeys, you will need a dog carrier. There are carriers for both small and large breeds. There are two types of such means of transportation: textile bags and plastic carriers. Choose a carrier that is suitable for your dog. Please note that your dog should feel at ease in it. The dog needs to be able to change posture from time to time, to see what is happening around. If your pet is very large, you can recommend a special vest that will be adjustable on his back. You can attach such a vest to your seat belt using a small leash.
Step 2
If you are traveling long distances, make stops regularly. Do not forget that the animal needs to stretch, walk and calm down. Do not let your dog off the leash, it may get lost in unfamiliar areas. The pet may even run away from the owner, since its behavior becomes inadequate due to the shock experienced during the trip. However, you should not worry too much, most dogs tolerate travel well and are quite tolerant of a temporary lack of comfort. It all depends on the nature of your dog, as well as on his breed. Be sure to give your dog enough water, but don't overfeed it during your trip. You do not need to deprive your pet of the usual portion of food; give him a moderate amount of food. Nutrition should be correct, in advance exclude food that is difficult to digest from the diet. Do not feed your dog bones before traveling, as they slow down digestion, and as a result, when your dog is in a moving vehicle, it can vomit due to an overloaded stomach. If the dog goes on a trip for the first time in his life, do not water him two hours before eating, drinking provokes vomiting. Have a towel with you just in case.
Step 3
On a hot day, there is a danger of getting heatstroke, so do not leave your pet in a closed car for a long time. If your dog is wearing a muzzle, remove it. The dog cools its body by sticking its tongue out of its mouth, the muzzle will deprive it of the opportunity to cool down during the journey. Many dogs love to lean out of the window to feel the fresh air flow and observe what is happening around. Do not let your pet stay in this way by the window for too long, there is a risk that he will get cold ears and get otitis media. Do not forget that a dog, just like a person, can be blown through by a draft, so do not open all the windows in the car.
Step 4
Better accustom your dog to travel from a puppy's age, otherwise the first long journey can be very difficult for her. If your dog is severely motion sick every time you transport him, give him a special anti-motion sickness remedy. These tablets can be purchased at your veterinary store. They prevent feeling unwell, which is caused by imbalance during the trip. A small dog should be given half or even a quarter of a tablet.
Step 5
Do not leave your pet alone in the car, he may start to panic. If you need to leave for a while, go out with him and tie him up near the car.
