(Australia-NewsWire.Com, September 21, 2014 ) Brisbane, Queensland -- When travelling with pets either on a short trip to the shops, the veterinarian or on a long haul for a vacation it is always best to be prepared for all eventualities. Travelling with a four legged friend can be a fun time for the family or very stressful for the animal if they are not comfortable with travelling and the motion of the vehicle.
Motion or car sickness is more common in puppies than in adult dogs as they usually grow out of it by the age of one year, but one of the reasons is possibly due to the fact that the inner ear which controls the balance is not fully developed yet.
Typically a dog who only travels in the vehicle maybe once or twice a year to visit the veterinarian and aren't used to car rides can find this to be a very stressful and not welcoming experience which can result in vomiting or diarrhea. Sometimes a first ride in the car for a puppy can be traumatic or frightening and therefore they may associate that with further trips in the car until there is a safe place to travel in and feel secure in the back seat.
This is where it is vital to have a seat cover on the back seat to take care of any messes while protecting the leather or fabric upholstery. Most hammock seat covers for dogs have straps to go around the headrests at the back of the back seat and also the front seat with adjustable tags to adjust to the length of the cover. Not only does this protect the seat itself but also allows the unrestrained dog to avoid being thrown onto the floor or worse still to projectile into the front and possibly out of the screen in the event of a sudden stop. Apparently dogs can be thrown through a front windscreen even travelling as slow as 20ks if the impact is great enough. A back seat dog cover usually will have a zip down the middle if a passenger does not want to sit on the cover, but they should all have velcrose tags to allow the seat belts to pass through.
If travelling on a holiday it is a good idea to bring along a copy of the pet's most recent vaccinations, a bill of good health, regular food, bottled water and medications. Keep things familiar by packing the bed and food bowls if at all possible and if space allows. But most important of all is to have a great holiday as a family including the beloved pets.
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