Easy Tips to Help Make Traveling with Your Pets a Safer & More Enjoyable Experience

Make Traveling with Your Pets More Enjoyable This Summer

Thelen Honda knows you don’t want to leave your pets behind when you go on vacation. You want them to experience all the sights and destinations you have planned. Even for trips around town with the family, sometimes it would be more enjoyable to have your furry companions along for the ride. As such, we would like to help you make those journeys with your pets safer and more enjoyable for everyone when cruising around mid-Michigan or across the country. If you want a spacious and functional vehicle for you and your furry family members to enjoy on your next vacation, Thelen Honda in Bay City, MI, will be happy to find you a vehicle that fits your needs!

Ways to Keep Your Pets Happy & Safe While Traveling

Bring Along Toys & Other Stress-Relieving Options – One of the main reasons traveling with pets can be difficult for both you and your furry companion is because of the constantly moving and changing environment your pet is subjected to while on the road. This can cause anxiety, especially when your pet hasn’t been taken in a vehicle often. As such, you can distract them by bringing along their favorite toy or a blanket for familarity. This introduces a level of familiarity to them and will help keep them calmer. 

Consider a Kennel or Similar Option – If you think your pet will be one that constantly roams around the vehicle when not being held, you may want to consider something to help keep them stationary. Options like a kennel or similar will ensure that your pet stays where it should be in the vehicle so that you don’t have to become distracted while focusing on the road. There are many options available on the market today that are designed to easily fit into a modern SUV or vehicle.

Introduce Them to Riding in a Vehicle – Another way to combat pet anxiety on the road is by gradually introducing them to longer trips in the vehicle. Start with a short trip around the block and get them acclimated to being in the vehicle as it moves around. As they seem to become more comfortable with the new experience, you can gradually lengthen the amount of time in the vehicle so they get accustomed to being on the move for longer periods of time. 

Bring Their Food, Medicines Etc. – If your pet needs special food or has medicine that it needs to take daily, make sure you pack them somewhere that can be easily located. With special food, you can’t guarantee that you’ll find it while on vacation and you should anticipate needing enough to last the entirety of the trip. Medicines should also be kept in an easily accessible location. 

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