In our previous post, we addressed the fact that home exchange offers the opportunity to bring your pet along during a swap. However, travelling with animals adds a few things you need to consider to avoid unpleasant moments.
We have mentioned a few tips before, including the following items that you shouldn’t forget: a travel bed, your pet’s favorite toy, any necessary pet care accessories and a few disposable pick-up bags. Now, we share some advice that could help during the trip to your home exchange destination, especially if you decide to travel by car:
- Small animals
travel more safely in a pet crate/carrier, so, take some time before the trip for your pet to get used to the crate: let him take a nap in the crate, place its favorite pillow or toy inside it, make it as comfortable as you can, and be patient, he may need some time to get acquainted to it. Take him for a short ride in the car and see how he does.
- If your pet gets car sick, consider pet sedation or a motion sickness prescription, and ALWAYS remember to seek advice from your pet’s vet before you chose the best solution.
- If you travel by car, take measures to prevent your pet from becoming too hot or receiving too much direct sunlight.
- Bring a bowl for water and another one for food, and of course bring some water and food for the trip. For cats, you may need to consider bringing the litter box as well.
- Animals that are used to cages (like birds, hamsters, etc.) may be more comfortable and safe in a smaller cage during the ride. You may get a “travel cage” in your local pet store. Also, covering the cage will make your pet less active during the trip.
- If you travel with a dog, you may want to plan a stop during the trip for him to stretch and do his “thing”.
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