How to Successfully Travel with Your Pets

With school starting soon, families will be cramming fun trips into the final weeks of summer. Of course, you don't want to forget about the furry member of your family when you travel. It's not impossible to travel with pets, in fact, it's quite easy, but you do need to be aware of a few things as you pack them up and take them across the country. At Bledsoe's Towing, we know how important it is to your family to get out of town for a while and enjoy eachother's company, we just want to make sure you're safe while at it. Here are a few ways to easily travel with your four legged friends.

Prepare Them For the Trip

If your pet doesn't ride in the car often, you can prepare them for the trip by taking them for shorter trips beforehand. With each trip, make it just a bit longer to increase their comfort level with the ride. Also remember to bring along the important documents like a rabies vaccination record. This generally isn't required, but there are some interstate crossings that require this type of proof. You should also make sure that their name tag is updated with your address and get them a travel tag with your cell phone number, just in case.

Provide Safety in the Car

Depending on your dog, you can either keep them in a crate or buckle them into a car harness. If you decide to use a crate, make sure that it is large enough that they can stand, sit, lie down, and turn around in. Secure the crate in your vehicle in case you come to any abrupt stops. If you don't want to use a crate, you can also look for a harness that attaches to the seat buckle.

Pack a Pet-Friendly Travel Kit

Especially if you'll be in the car for a long period of time, you'll want to have several things packed and within easy grasp. You'll want food, a bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and first-aid supplies - as well as any travel documents. Bring their favorite toy along, or even buy them a new one as a surprise. Don't forget that you won't want to feed them in the car, and you should give them a light meal three to four hours prior to departure. You can also minimize the risk of stomach discomfort by bringing bottled water instead of giving them water that they aren't used to.

PLEASE Don't Leave Your Animal Alone In the Car

Whether it's hot or cold, even if the windows are open - don't leave your pet in the vehicle. A parked vehicle can become like a furnace in minutes, and heatstroke can happen faster than you think. In cold weather, your cold can hold in the cold and turn your car into a refrigerator. This can cause your poor pet to freeze quickly.

Don't Forget To Care for Your Car Too!

Now that you've got Fido taken care of, don't forget to give you vehicle a little TLC before your road trip. At Bledsoe's Towing, we provide expert car care at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we want to help you get your car ready. You can get a tune up to make sure things are running properly, or get your oil changed at the Lake of the Ozarks, so you won't have trouble along the way. Trust the automotive company at the Lake of the Ozarks who provides the best service to keep you on the road longer.

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www.BledsoesTowing.com

322 South Business Route 5

Camdenton, Missouri 65020

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