If you have a pet, there’s a lot we don’t know about you. We want to know all about everything! The best way to travel with your pet is to understand how to travel with a dog and what to do if you have one. This also includes whatever activity your dog doesn’t mind joining you on.
You can pass through any country with a dog. The problem is, you may want to go to some places that don’t allow dogs (e.g., Israel, New Zealand). You may also want to do things you can’t do because of the presence of your pet. For example, if you have a European friend visiting you and they don’t have a place for your dog to stay while they are here, they may not be able to go with them, especially if they are traveling alone.
So let’s have a look at what we need to know about traveling with our pets. First of all, there are three ways in which dogs usually travel. They fit into one of these categories: crates or carriers (which could contain one or two dogs), nest baskets and items that fit over the head (such as small carts or backpacks). Two dogs in a crate will not be able to see each other but the space between crates means the air flow is large enough for each dog’s comfort.
The object should be light-colored as it allows each dog enough space to turn around normally and also it doesn’t reflect sunlight very much so as to prevent overheating from heat reflected from the air.
Any dogs that fit in one crate or carrier should be placed on the floor of the trailer, car, van or truck first, then another crate or carrier can be put over them (on top of the first). This is to prevent the possibility of injury if a dog falls through the crack and catches your foot. Crates should never be used more than two dogs at a time because this creates too much inside volume which will cause overheating.
The use of nest baskets allows each dog to stand up and take turns sleeping in its own basket while they are traveling. However, it is important not to put them on a hard surface such as a cot as they may injure themselves by falling off. If you have just one dog with you, then without knowing how old he is you can’t guarantee his health but with two dogs it’s more difficult because you don’t know how old they are and their health could vary from week to week but there are some minor things you can do for both dogs to stay healthy during travel.
For instance if resting your pets on cardboard boxes is bothering them then putting their pet beds in a box together will absorb their urine and make them comfortable when resting in bed (e.g. on top of the blankets I mentioned earlier). If your dog is shitting a lot and not using the litter tray, then put a travel hood (see above) on him or her to cover their head and ears to prevent rubbing against the sides of the container which is irritating.
However, traveling with your pet can be an exciting experience that makes you feel good but as you already know if something goes wrong it can be stressful on your pet. So let’s take a look at what could go wrong during your journey so that we can avoid them in our preparations.
The most common causes of stress in pets are hunger, boredom and fear. An important thing to do when traveling with your pet is to get enough rest before they leave you, especially if they are new to flying as this will help give them strength for their journey and it may also be an opportunity for them to adjust themselves for a few hours before going out again although this can never guarantee anything.
Many pets don’t like being left alone so when you are getting ready for travel there are some things you should do:
· Take enough food supplies (for example treats or small pieces of raw meat) because most animals don’t like long flights.
· Make sure that there are enough drinks for the flight and remember to refill them if necessary.
· Make sure you are comfortable with the people who are taking care of your pet and make sure you know who’s responsible for it. If you do not know them, then it is better to let someone else take care of your pet while you take care of yourself and just keep in mind that they must be responsible enough to look after your pet.
· Don’t forget to give them a good grooming before leaving home. You should have some tools with you, such as a comb or grooming brush or comb with combs (I recommend an open comb which can help prevent their hair from tangling). If they don’t have long hair, then use some scissors to trim their nails before departure so they don’t ruin their paws. You can also cut back their hair around the ears but leave the ears themselves long because many animals like to put them in their mouths during flights when there is no other place for them to put them (I am talking about dogs here).
· Before leaving your house make sure that things are ready for travel like your identification papers and medical records (if required) and any medications from the veterinarian etc.
