RVing with pets and their unique needs

I would bet that most people who travel with pets have a canine along with them in the RV, car or plane. But there are a lot of folks who travel with their cats, birds and other pets as they head out for business or pleasure. The type of pet you travel with can have unique requirements for feeding, comfort, safety and other considerations. Birds, for example, have much more stringent travel needs than dogs. Some people would argue that cats are more difficult to travel with than dogs.

What kinds of pets do you travel with? If you travel with a dog, do you have special items such as a car seat, vehicle harness or a portable pet water dispenser you take along? Do you take a harness and leash to walk your cat when you stop at a rest area? Do your pets travel in a crate or kennel or are they allowed to roam freely throughout your RV? Have you ever traveled with small animals, such as rabbits, ferrets or guinea pigs? Do you take your reptiles along with you when you travel so you don’t have to ask someone to take care of them at home?

How much does safety play in the equation when you are on the road? Do you research emergency pet clinics before you leave so you’re prepared in the event your pet requires medical treatment? Do you travel with a pet first-aid kit and know how to use the contents?

Let’s of hear from you about the types of pets you travel with, as well as any preparations you make before you go, and the types of products you take along to keep your pets safe and comfortable as you travel together.

Happy Pet Travels!

Tom James
PetTravelCenter.com