Tips for traveling with your pet on the road

The main thing you need to do if your pet is not used to being inside of your car is to prepare in advance a few short trips and see the behavior of your pet. Here you can see some tips to make your trip more comfortable for your pet and yourself.

• The first thing to try is to put your pet naturally in the car; you can make short trips of 10 to 15 minutes. This will help your pet to get used to the movement of your car.
• You must be very aware of the behavior of your pet, see what their reactions are and what things are the most uncomfortable: Is the climb on the car? Is it when closing the doors? Is when the car is moving? And you should always cuddle your pet when is tired and needed.
• Star the engine of your car first, and then place your pet inside the car. This way the engine stars sound won’t alter your pet.
• One option is to keep the windows down during the travel to maintain calmed your pet. Each pet is different and not all react the same.
• If you are traveling for a long period of time (over a week) you should maintain some elements that are already part of your pet’s routine: a favorite toy or the cup in which always drink water or eat. Another indispensable tool for a long trip is to keep a first aid kit, with pain medications, your pet medicine (if taken), gauze or bandages and some disinfectant for animal use only.
• Do not feed your pet before leaving; the movement could cause dizziness and vomiting. Give your pet some water and make a few stops along the travel. This way your pet will have a chance to go out to relieve itself.
• If you are traveling with a big dog, we recommend securing with a fence between the rear seat and the trunk of the van. Small pets can travel in their "kennel" or cage in the back seat.

Always protect the seats of your car for any accident that may occur, whether your pet gets dizzy on the road and vomit or simply it can’t hold the urge to relieve itself, so you will not have to worry about any stain unwanted in the seats of your car. Remember that the most important thing is that you both enjoy the experience.