When you decide to take your family and your pet on vacation, don’t just put everyone in the car and hit the road.

Some precautions need to be taken to avoid inconvenience for you and the animal. Irregular transport of animals in the car, for example, can result in fines and even seizure of the vehicle, in addition to points in the wallet.

There are several equipment on the market today that help transport animals, which in addition to making them safer, also make them more comfortable. For small cats and dogs, the ideal is to use boxes for transport, called a kennel.

For larger animals, the ideal is the collar that adapts to the seat belt. The seat belt for the animal in the back seat of the car is just as important as it is for the person in the front. In a collision, the pussy’s body can be thrown against the driver’s seat and cause further damage.

WE HAVE SEPARATED 10 TIPS FOR YOU TO HAVE A HAPPY TRIP WITH YOUR PET:

 

  1. Do not give food or any type of food to the dog four hours before the course. For water the rule should be one hour before. In the case of a cat, the fast is two hours before the trip.
  2. Every hour, stop the car and go down with the dog for possible physiological needs. A little water is needed for hydration.
  3.  Take accessories from the pet to make it feel at home. In the case of transport boxes, place the animal’s own blanket as a lining to reinforce the idea of ​​the house.
  4.  It is mandatory to carry a vaccination card and a transit certificate issued by a private veterinarian (called a transit guide).
  5.  Never give food during the trip: this causes nausea and changes the digestive system.
  6. Take a few car rides with your animal for short distances so it can get used to it.
  7. Keep the car temperature close to the external temperature. No air conditioning at minimum temperature.
  8. Do not take the animal loose or with its head out. The rule applies to any race or type. A distraction that the driver has with the animal’s movement can be fatal.
  9. There are natural tranquilizers in the pet shop market. Find out about the best from your veterinarian, if that is necessary.
  10.  Another product that can make your life easier are veterinary diapers, which can avoid a disaster on your trip.

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