I’ve been known to take a day trip with my half dozen
babies…and we do very well. I’m not
overly concerned with the eating while we’re away, as I stop off at ‘sit down’
restaurants where there are pretty decent food choices. I can chose items such as chicken, cottage
cheese, roast beef, carrots. I have mine
inside, and get theirs ‘to go’, and divvy it out when I get in the van.
You can also bring healthy snacks with you to give
them. I keep portions light, because we
are traveling, and this is a different routine for them, we don’t want to
overfeed them and take the chance of them getting sick. I am blessed that none of my furkids get
carsick. I had a foster several years
ago that did, not fun. If you will not
have an area to stop that offers such choices, please don’t go the fast food
route for your furry companions. Prepare
ahead before you leave home, pack some dishes with the foods that are good for
them and put them in a cooler (packed with ‘stay cold’ packs, of course!)
Always have clean water available for them at rest stops,
and allow them to ‘stretch their paws’ and pottie. Travel in the vehicle when outside
temperatures won’t be higher than mid to upper 50’s, this way your vehicle
won’t get too warm inside while you’re out of the car…you can still crack
windows a bit and park in shade if it’s very sunny. It’s nice to be able to travel when it’s
partly cloudy. Always keep your dog on a
leash (and harness for the little ones), this way you are in control. The last thing you need to have happen is for
your dog to get lose or get hurt while you’re away from home.
With some pre-planning and pack the patience please…you can
enjoy a day with your canine buddy and share a pleasant experience…hopefully
something you’ll want to repeat again!
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