How to transport your puppy

Your dog has become a full member of your family, and now he is being introduced to family gatherings or taken with him to visit neighbors … If you plan to take a puppy with you when you go somewhere, you need to provide him with safe and comfortable transportation.

Dog cages are the most comfortable way to transport a puppy. Before purchasing a carrier or cage, check with your veterinarian to determine the correct size. If the puppy sometime “grows” to 25 kg or more, then for the first months of his life you will need a smaller cage, and then, when he grows up, you can buy a larger cage.

Traveling with a puppy

These days there are many opportunities to take a puppy with you on a trip. Actually, many hotels and resorts today emphasize that they are willing to accept you along with your pet.

It almost goes without saying, but no matter how far you travel, if you’re taking your puppy with you, you need to make sure it’s properly vaccinated and up to date. If in doubt, consult your veterinarian.

be ready

It is extremely important that the puppy is healthy and in good shape on the eve of departure. However, during long journeys, dogs can get sick and show signs of stress. If your dog does not tolerate travel well, ask your veterinarian for advice on motion sickness medication or some kind of sedative for your pet. You should also check with your doctor about which veterinary clinics you can go to if needed in the area you are going to travel to. You can find information about the nearest veterinarians on Hillspet.ru.

Before you travel

Before any trip, the puppy must be well fed. If this is not possible, you can postpone the feeding time until you arrive at your destination.

Be sure to bring your puppy’s favorite Hill’s food, water, treats, toys, and proper puppy paperwork if needed, and always check that the puppy has a collar and identification tag on before travelling.

In car

The puppy must be transported in complete safety, preferably in a special cage in which he can stand up to his full height and turn around and in which he will sit and lie comfortably. If it is not possible to place a pet in a cage, it must be carefully arranged in the back seat of the car, fastened with a special dog seat belt or harness.

Rest en route

If you are going on a long journey, stop the car after a while, take a break, give the puppy a drink and let him warm up a bit.

During stopovers, never leave your pet unattended in the car! Regardless of the weather outside, this is best avoided. You may think that your car is in the shade and you left the window ajar, but the position of the sun changes throughout the day. Your car might have been in the shade an hour ago, but by the time you get back, it may already be in the hot sun.