The Pet Sit Blog

Riding with Rover

November 19, 2009

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According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 10 million Americans bring their pets with them while traveling.  Before embarking on the open road with your pets this holiday season, be sure to keep the following safety tips in mind.

• Keep pets secured in crates or carriers.
  
• Make frequent stops for your pet to rest, relieve itself and stretch.
  
• Keep your pet on a leash when stopped. You never know how he/she will react in a new place.  You don’t want Fluffy or Fido to run away or into traffic.
  
• Never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle.  A parked car can quickly become unbearably hot or cold inside within minutes, causing heatstroke, hypothermia and even death. Your pet can also become a prime target for theft.
  
• If you plan to feed your pet while on the open road, avoid overfeeding. If your pet isn’t accustomed to motion this could spell disaster! It is best to give the main meal at the end of the day or when you reach your destination.
  
• Don’t let your pet hang his/her head out the window.  Road debris and other flying objects can injure you pet and there is always the possibility that your pet could fall out.
  
• Remember, each pet has its own personality and will react in varying degrees to stress. If your pet isn’t ready for travel consider leaving your pet in the comforts of their own home under the care of a professional pet sitter.