10 top tips for travelling with your dog

  1. Make sure your dog is secure in the vehicle either behind the back seats with a dog guard in an estate car or secure on the back seat with a car harness and make sure the dog is wearing a collar with an ID tag
  2. Make sure you take frequent rest stops
  3. Always have water and a drinking bowl on board
  4. Avoid feeding immediately before you travel ideally allow 2 hours between a meal and the journey starting, take a clean-up kit in case of accidents
  5. Before setting off take you dog for a long walk so they are tired
  6. Make sure there is adequate ventilation and the temperature inside the vehicle will be comfortable
  7. Take dog chews but only if you can have a passenger to supervise whilst in the car
  8. Remember the dog lead, harness, crate, toys, blanket and pet food and medicines for the duration of your stay
  9. If going abroad make sure you have your pet passport ready and discuss this with your veterinary surgeon as early as possible
  10. Take emergency numbers for their microchip, insurance and vets near your destination
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