Even though summer is almost over, most dog owners take their dogs in the car all year long. The following are tips for car travel that includes some insight into why some dogs react the way they do.
Dogs vomit more readily than humans. Motion sickness and nervousness can cause some dogs to be sick almost as soon as they get in the car. Some veterinarians recommend not feeding your dog for at least 4 hours before taking him on a trip. Anti-nausea medication or natural or prescription tranquilizers can help. Always keep a towel handy.
Dogs can be injured when they ride in cars, unrestrained or crated. Especially dangerous to our animal friends are dogs riding in the back of pickup trucks without being tethered.
Dogs shouldn’t be allowed to hang their heads out of car windows as you drive. I know dogs love this but they are in danger of falling or jumping out the window and their eyes can be badly damaged by the whipping wind and foreign matter.
Always bring a container to share your bottled water with your dog.
Dogs are ready to get out of the car as soon as it stops. Leash your dog before opening the door or stopping if your car windows are down.
Most important of all, be very careful leaving a dog alone in a parked car. Dogs can be stolen and even worse, they can become overheated and experience serious illness or death due to heat prostration. This can happen very quickly!
Know where the emergency veterinarian hospitals in your area are and keep your vet’s number programmed into your phone.
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