Taking long road trips with pets, in many occasions, is not usually a pleasant experience for the small members of the family, nor an easy task for the driver, if this is your case? Here is some valuable information that will help you make this task the best experience.
If you have never made a long road trip with your pet, start with small tests: make short trips and then gradually increase the distances, this will help you measure how much your pet accepts the trip and get him used to it so that he does not resent the trip.
On the road, try to keep him distracted with his favorite toys or those objects that he normally chews, this will help prevent him from suffering from anxiety during the trip.
When preparing everything you need for the trip, don't forget to bring your pet's documentation with the respective medication information according to their ailments.
Another very important thing to keep in mind is to place a tag on the collar with basic contact information such as name, phone number and address in case your pet gets lost.
Where should your pet travel?
This is very important to be clear, for safety, comfort and to avoid fines, your pet should never travel in seats without safety devices. Remember that vehicle safety devices are designed for people, so in an eventuality the safety of your pet will be vulnerable, the good news is that today there is a wide variety of special pet seats with their respective safety devices.
On the other hand, and no less important, if you need to get out of the vehicle to run an errand, never leave your pet alone in the vehicle, since closing doors and windows could cause heat stroke.
Avoid feeding your pet during the trip as this would be a great distraction while driving, so try to feed it at least 2 hours before taking the road.
Make stops that not only help both of you to rest and stretch, but also to take time to hydrate, feed and allow your pet to relieve itself. Don't forget to bring enough food, water and bags to pick up your pet's waste.
Now that you know all the do's and don'ts of traveling on the road with your pet, we hope you both have the best travel experience. Remember that at Alamo we have a large fleet that adapts to your needs on the road, book today!
