How to prepare an animal for a trip
Not only do people worry before the trip - animals also feel fuss and for some it's a real stress. In order to the animal normally felt on the trip, he needs to create the most comfortable conditions.
Determine in advance what you will use to transport your pet - container, carrying or simply leash (this is for especially large dogs). To do this, you can just visit the nearest pet store, where experienced experts will tell you everything. From you only need to choose the size and type of the desired product (soft, frame, with a pallet, with places for storing care products, with a drinker, with an entrance from above or in the front, demountable, etc.).
Many owners prefer carrying on wheelsin which the animal can stand andTurn - they are much more convenient to operate. For transportation of large-sized, aggressive dogs on the train, it is better to purchase a grid enclosure that can be disassembled to a convenient transportation state, folded and installed in a train compartment. Thus, both casual passers-by and dogs will feel more protected, and the owners themselves - more relaxed.
Some airlines have special requirements for transport containers, this must be taken care of in advance. If you transport the animal in a cage or carrying, make sure that they have free air intake and good ventilation. To avoid heat shock, it is advisable not to transport animals in hot weather.
If the animal does not tolerate travel, it croaks and even tears, it is better to consult a doctor who will prescribe the necessary preparations to your pet.
If your pet is not used to travel, try to prepare him for a trip for a while. To carry is best taught from childhood - thanearlier, the better. Well, if this was not possible, then 2-3 weeks before departure. First, simply place the container in the room, where the animal feels safe. Put there a favorite rug or a litter familiar to him. If the animal is afraid, put in the container of his favorite toy or something tasty. Give the animal time to get used, do not demand too much from him immediately.
Take care of feeding the pet on the road. If your cat or dog is used to dryfeed, then there should not be problems - such feeds are very convenient for travel. If you use natural food, then, in that case, there are several options. For example, for 7-10 days to accustom the animal even to the canned food, or take a refrigerator bag or a thermos with the cooled food, but remember - spoiled boiled meat is much more dangerous than raw meat.
On the day of departure do not give your pet food. You can drink water, but not less than 2 hours before the trip. Do not feed or feed animals during the trip. After moving, give water, and feed the pet will be only after 2 hours.
If your dog is nervous before the trip, then she should give a sedative pill.
All dogs, except decorative, are transported in a muzzle and on a leash. To muzzle, also try to teach in advance,even if your dog is a kind-hearted animal. The fact is that without it you simply can not be put on a train, bus or plane. At the dog stops you should walk.
Of course, it is most convenient to travel with a dog on a train in a separate compartment, especially since in the bought compartment for the dog youyou will not have to pay. If there is no such possibility, the lower shelf is quite suitable. Try even when buying tickets to provide comfortable conditions for traveling to yourself and your pet.
