Racine & Me: Holiday Travel Tips with Racine Campus of WHS
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- Maybe you're getting ready to travel with your pet for the holidays. Jenna Crawford from the Racine Campus of the Wisconsin Humane Society joined us tips for pet owners.
Traveling With Your Pet The Holiday Season Is A Busy Time For So Many People And For A Lot Of Us, That Includes Traveling. This Can Be A Stressful Situation For Both You And Your Pet, But There Are A Few Things To Keep In Mind That Will Help Ensure A Safe And Comfortable Trip For Everyone. · Before You Go, Make Sure Your Pet’s Microchip And Id Tags Are Up To Date And Be Sure They’re Always Wearing Their Collar. If They Happen To Run Off Or Get Lost Somewhere Along The Way, This Will Be The Best Way To Help Get Them Back To You. Also, Keep Them On A Leash At Stops Along The Way To Reduce The Risk Of Separation. · While Driving, Keep Your Pets Secure Using Either A Well-ventilated Carrier Or A Harness With A Seat Belt Tether. If There’s An Accident, This Helps Reduce Their Chances Of Being Ejected From The Vehicle. Carriers Should Be Large Enough For Your Pet To Stand, Sit, Lie Down, And Turn Around In, And Secured Inside Your Vehicle So They Can't Slide Around. · Seat Belt Tethers Are Adjustable, Shortened Leashes With A Clip On One End That Fits Into The Seatbelt Slot, While The Other End Clips To Your Pet. They Allow Your Pet Freedom, But Act As A Seatbelt During Emergencies. · Never Leave Your Animal Alone In A Parked Vehicle. In Cold Weather, A Car Can Act As A Refrigerator, Holding In The Cold And Causing The Animal To Freeze. On The Opposite End, During A Hot Day, Even With The Windows Cracked, The Inside
Of Your Car Can Reach 160 Degrees In Just Minutes. · To Give Your Pet A Sense Of Comfort, Pack Their Favorite Toy Or Blanket With That Familiar Scent Of Home. When It Comes To Water, It’s Probably Best To Bring Your Own. Pets Could Get An Upset Tummy Drinking Water From An Area They Aren’t Used To. There Are More Tips For Traveling With Your Pet On Our Website, Wihumane.org Under The “ask The Experts” Tab.
Learn more about WHS here: https://www.wihumane.org/behavior/ask-the-expert