When it is almost 40-degree heat outside, and travel with pets has not been canceled, special conditions must be observed for their transportation. The expert shared information about what the owners of dogs and cats should pay attention to.
Many people travel with their pets in a private car. However, there are a number of important factors to consider before going on a trip. Firstly, it is worth teaching your pet to such movements from an early age. So the animal will be able to adapt faster and better.
In the hot period, you need to ensure a comfortable temperature in the car interior, as well as take care of air ventilation. On the way, it is advisable to make stops every few hours. It is also necessary to take into account the diet. Before the trip, the animal needs to be given only a third of the one-time feed rate, and a few hours before the start of the trip, it is better not to feed at all.
“If the animal is prone to nausea, 30 minutes before the trip, you can visit the veterinary clinic in order to inject an antiemetic drug. It is also possible to use sedatives for pets, ”explained Zhanna Kashtanova, a veterinarian and SberZdorovye service, in an interview with .
The specialist advises to transport small animals in a carrier. Large dogs should be fastened to the seat belt in the passenger compartment with a harness or placed in the trunk (only if it is combined with the interior of the car). If desired, the owner can also purchase a special summer hammock designed for transporting pets.
If you decide to make a stop, you should not leave your pets in the car, where the windows are closed, the expert advises.