I came across an article on www.i-love-cavaliers.com about traveling with your King Charles Spaniel and I thought since it is summertime and many people may be taking vacations, this would be great information to pass on. Ella’s favorite thing to do is to ride in the car with her paws out the window or just sit in my lap. Although I like to have her close to me, it is not the safest thing to do. It is dangerous because it is a distraction from my driving and if there was a wreck the airbags would cause her harm. Like the person in the article, I also had bought a car seat from www.gwlittle.com. Ella loves her car seat because it is high enough for her to look out the window and it is cozy for her. There even is a drawer underneath so you can store treats, a leash, water or any other supplies.
The following tips are from the article:
Tips for Pet Travels:
· Let new pets become accustomed to the car gradually. Start by putting your Cavalier Spaniel in the car with the motor off. Let him wander around and get familiar with all those "car smells." Next time, let your pet get used to being in the car with the motor running. Work up slowly to actually driving down with street with your Cavalier by your side.
· Always keep your dog's collar and ID tags on him when riding in the car. Particularly until you've fully trained your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on how to behave in the car, there's always a chance you might be separated in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
· Pack a "Pet Emergency Travel Kit". Include a bottle of water,perhaps a water dish, some treats (in case your dog gets loose, you may need to lure him back to the car), and an extra leash.
· Never leave your best friend in a parked car! Even with the windows slightly open, it's amazing how quickly a parked car can heat up to the point where it can be fatal to a small dog.
· On long trips, try not to feed your pet for several hours before traveling to avoid upset stomaches. Bring ice cubes to quench your pet's thirst. Consider adding sun shades to your car windows to keep your dog cool and comfortable while traveling. Bring a copy of your pet's Health Record in case you need to seek veterinary assistance out of town. Consider adding a temporary ID tag to your pet's collar with the phone number where you can be reached at your destination.
The article also has some useful tips for airline travel. It said to never put your pet in the plane’s cargo hold because many animals have been lost, injured or killed during travel.
The following tips are from the article:
Tips for Pet Travels:
· Let new pets become accustomed to the car gradually. Start by putting your Cavalier Spaniel in the car with the motor off. Let him wander around and get familiar with all those "car smells." Next time, let your pet get used to being in the car with the motor running. Work up slowly to actually driving down with street with your Cavalier by your side.
· Always keep your dog's collar and ID tags on him when riding in the car. Particularly until you've fully trained your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on how to behave in the car, there's always a chance you might be separated in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
· Pack a "Pet Emergency Travel Kit". Include a bottle of water,perhaps a water dish, some treats (in case your dog gets loose, you may need to lure him back to the car), and an extra leash.
· Never leave your best friend in a parked car! Even with the windows slightly open, it's amazing how quickly a parked car can heat up to the point where it can be fatal to a small dog.
· On long trips, try not to feed your pet for several hours before traveling to avoid upset stomaches. Bring ice cubes to quench your pet's thirst. Consider adding sun shades to your car windows to keep your dog cool and comfortable while traveling. Bring a copy of your pet's Health Record in case you need to seek veterinary assistance out of town. Consider adding a temporary ID tag to your pet's collar with the phone number where you can be reached at your destination.
The article also has some useful tips for airline travel. It said to never put your pet in the plane’s cargo hold because many animals have been lost, injured or killed during travel.
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