How to Prepare for a Trip with a Pet: 7 Rules

09.03.2024 09:48

It is not enough to simply prepare documents and clarify the details of the animal's transportation. You need to prepare your cat or dog for the road.

You need to let him get acquainted with the carrier, sniff it. It is also important to choose the right thing.

It should be durable, light, reliable and easy to care for. The size should be such that the animal feels comfortable in it.

In addition, you should stock up on food, clean water for the road, as well as comfortable dishes for your four-legged friend.

Pets can react strongly to changes in environment. Therefore, it is necessary to gradually accustom them to short trips.

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In this case, it is necessary to form good associations. For example, you can give the animal its favorite treat after the trip. It would not be superfluous to take several of the cat's or dog's favorite toys.

To prevent your pet from getting lost while traveling, it’s best to put a GPS collar on it—it tracks the animal’s location and transmits data to the owner’s smartphone.

Another important rule is that during the trip you need to monitor your pet’s well-being so that it does not get sick.

For example, if a cat or dog is drooling, becoming lethargic or restless, this is a clear sign of a problem.

Previously we talked about why dogs gain excess weight.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor