small dog carriers:
travel stress relief tips

• Pet owners may want to discuss medication with their vet such as a tranquilizer before placing the animal in a small dog carrier.


• Possibly a natural stress remedy such as “Bach rescue remedy”. Rescue Remedy & Rescue Remedy Cream is a combination of Bach Flower Essences that is specially beneficial when you find yourself in traumatic situations, such as, stress, emergencies, after getting bad news, before an exam or job interview and all other kind of situations where we suddenly loose balance mentally. The Essences quickly get us back in our normal balance so that we calmly can deal with any situation. Therefore it is great for both humans and pets alike!


• Changing your pet’s diet and regular habitat may cause some anxiety or stress for the pet that would otherwise be well behaved outside of a small dog carrier.



• Consider taking favorite items and placing them inside the small dog carrier when traveling. Maintaining the same attention that you would normally provide your pet at home is very important while the animal is inside the small dog carrier.



• Pets can be sensitive to change when being placed in a small dog carrier.



• Try to stick to your normal routine and keep your dog ‘s life as regular as possible.



• Maintain the usual routine of meals and exercise while the animal is traveling in a small dog carrier.



• Putting a treat or tidbit inside the small dog carrier when traveling as a reward.



• Allow your dog to explore the small dog carrier and sniff it inside and out!



• Bedding additions such as a towel or small blanket may help the dog to feel more comfortable inside the small dog carrier.



• Acclimate your pet for a long trip by taking him or her on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car.



• Ten days before departure, take your pet in for a physical, inoculations, rabies and health certificates. -----Confirm that your travel destination permits pets.



• Start your pet on a travel-feeding schedule with a light meal of kibble two to three hours prior to departure or placing the animal in the small dog carrier.



• Never feed your pet in a small dog carrier inside a moving vehicle.



• In addition to travel papers, food, bowls, leashes, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.


• Make sure your dog has a flat (never a choke) collar with an ID tag imprinted with home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone and a destination phone number (and any other relevant contact information).



• Bring a photo of your pet in case he or she gets lost.



• Don't allow pets to ride with their heads outside the window as it subjects them to flying objects, inner ear damage and lung infections.



• If you travel frequently with your pet, consider cargo-area pet barriers, waterproof seat covers or rubberized floor liners sold by auto product
  retailers.

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