Does anyone have any suggestions for me? We are driving to Texas, my dog is used to being in the car, she does really well. I'm just worried about it being for extended days. I have plastic containers for her food and water and we are putting her bed and blankets in the car as well. Any stories or tips would be appreciated! Thanks!
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she should be fine.. I have travelled cross country in a big rig with a small dog. Whenever you stop for pottybreaks, gas, etc. Everyone can take turns walking her so she can stretch her legs and get a chance to potty. Some dogs do not eat and drink while the car is moving, so offer her a chance to eat and drink before hitting the road again too. If she doesnt eat much, thats ok.. water is far more important.
Never leave her in the car unattended.. its far too hot! If necessary, go thru drive thrus to eat, and sit in the car with her.
Well i think is she would be ok if she is small it makes it easier and if she like it i would just make sure you stop every once in a while and let her walk or run around and go to the bathroom. i also have a small dog and took her on a trip and she did good.. good luck..
Try to give her some benadryl to help relax her for the long ride...you can ask your vet about how much to give her...they will give you an amount based on her weight. Other than that, if she already does well, she should be ok..Just make sure you don't let her ride in your lap while you're driving, no matter how badly she wants to or how badly you feel for leaving her in a cage or in the back seat. Good luck with your trip :)
Put it in your pocket.
I assume you are not driving straight through right? mark your trip carefully and have Dog friendly hotels planned. We take our Rott/Pitt mix with us on our 8 hour driving trips to KY and she is fine, sure it adds 2 %261/2 hours to the trip because we stop and walk her and play with her every couple of hours, but she is worth it!
I have a small dog too. We took him on an 11 hour drive and was fine. Of couce we took him out every few reststops so he could walk around and stuff. and it also may be more comfortable if you kept her on you lap or the lap of whoevers not driving.
take an oxygen tank just in case,..,
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