Traveling with an animal - a risk or a deliberate adventure?
Attitudes towards pets in society are rapidly changing. Increasingly, animals are allowed to be taken with them to shops, restaurants and hotels, shopping and entertainment centers. Many people take their beloved cats and dogs with them on trips outside the city or into nature. And more and more often, travelers are starting an Instagram page for their pets, where they publish photos of happy tailed animals, gawking at the new city with interest. To keep both your pets and your vehicle in order after a trip together, use the simple tips from our article.
Tailed and mustachioed: taking friends on the road
The traffic rules say nothing about transporting pets. Many people believe that you can definitely take a dog into the car, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the driver’s attention to the road. Questions about transportation may only concern situations when you rent a car in Kiev . In reality, both large and small animals should be transported in a personal vehicle in a carrier or behind a restraining net.
Don't count on your pet's calm nature. Unforeseen situations happen on the road. And if a passing truck seems like a source of danger to an animal, then unforeseen consequences cannot be avoided. The animal can climb into the driver’s arms or get under his feet, preventing him from driving. It is acceptable to carry a small dog in your arms in the back seat. But the cat is only in a carrier. In a stressful situation, even the most peaceful pet can behave unpredictably.
There are many models of carriers made from different materials: plastic, fabric or mesh. The main thing is that air constantly and unhindered flows into it and that it closes securely. It is better to put a textile mat in a plastic carrier to ensure an anti-slip effect. Place the carrier on the seat and secure it securely with the seat belt. Do not place the carrier under an open window or in the sun in summer.
Before transporting large animals, it is worth putting special covers on the seats that will protect the chairs from hair, drool and other possible troubles. If you rent a car in Kyiv, be sure to take care of the cleanliness of the interior! Obedient dogs can be placed in a car seat or even on a car seat (and secured with a car harness). But it is better to seat the disobedient ones behind a special delimiter gate. The dog will feel freedom of movement, but at the same time access to the driver will be closed and it will not interfere with traffic.
How to accustom your pet to a car?
Dogs and cats that were first taken on a trip when they were children are more likely to tolerate being in a cabin in the future. How can you make your pet's ride in the car as comfortable as possible? Use simple tips.
- Definitely not to the vet ! If your pet has never traveled by car before, take him out of town or to the park for the first time.
- Comfortable conditions . You should not open the windows; it is better to use the air conditioner or stove. Drafts and loud sounds should be avoided. Playing music loudly is also not recommended.
- Proper feeding . Before a trip, you should not overfeed your cat or dog, otherwise the animal may get motion sickness. Offer your pet treats that he has not received anywhere except in the car.
- Water . Buy a sippy cup for long trips with your pet in the car.
- Stops should be designated for walking the dog . A cat on the road needs to be given access to the litter box periodically. If the animal is accustomed to walking outside, take it to the toilet using a special harness.
- Soothing tone . Communicate with the animal during the trip and calmly tell it that its owner is nearby and nothing bad is happening.
The travel destination has been chosen, the carrier has been purchased, your pet is ready for adventure, but you don’t have a car yet? No problem! You can rent a car in Kyiv from the Luxservis company.