How To Get Your Dog or Cat Adjusted To Car Rides

Posted By: Stacyh; Category: Pets; December 2, 2008

Author StacyH; Tags: pet seat, pet care, dog, cat, car ride, car;

There are some very logical reasons why pets fear the car. How to take away the fear.

1

Try not to make your pet's first trip in the car a trip to the Vet or Groomer's.

2

Make sure your dog or cat is secure and safe and has a good view. A cat is safest in a carrier, but if possible place the carrier where the cat can see out a window. You may need a box or something to bring the carrier to window level. Just make sure it can't fall or topple.

3

Take your dog or cat on a short ride to an interesting place, like a nearby park or just around your neighborhood. Let the window down to a safe level so your pet can smell the smells as well as see the sights. Don't let doggy jump out!

4

Give a special treat at the end of the ride. Next time it can be something to look forward to.

5

Take your dog or cat on happy car rides regularly. If they only get in the car to go to the Vet, they won't like it.

6

Don't feed your dog or cat a meal before a long car ride, but make sure they are given opportunity to drink periodically on a long trip.

7

Don't sedate a pet for a car trip unless absolutely necessary. The strangeness of sedation can make the pet even more fearful of riding the next time.

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