Pet Travel From Pawsgalore.co.uk

One of the worst elements of dealing with a pet is one that won't travel well, or one that can't be taken on a bus or other public transport.
If you can't drive, you can use a pet taxi service - they are designed to get your pet from A to B with a minimum of fuss (and some catteries, vets offer the same service) and can support you when you need to move your pet.

If you're lucky enough to have your own transport though, here are a couple of tips to make the most of the travel, and keep your pet comfortable, calm and safe on long journeys.

* Dogs can travel in harnesses (especially designed to attach to seatbelts) or in containers or other travel boxes. It's important to make sure that any equipment for travelling with dogs is suitable for them. Most dogs are well trained enough not to mess in their boxes, but you should consider stopping regularly for breaks if possible and let your dog stretch it's legs before continuing.
* Cats generally travel in travel boxes. Bring their favourite blanket and remember on long journeys they are likely to mess their boxes, so be prepared to swap out the bottom of the box. Most cushions that come with those boxes aren't designed to be regularly washed, so need to be cared for carefully.
* Give your pet a treat or two, but don't feed them a lot before travelling - they may get travel sick, or mess themselves if you're not careful. If you're not sure whether to feed them, give them a tiny portion of food and take the rest of it with you, and feed them on a regular basis. You should, however, make sure there's water on hand - either in a bowl attached to the box itself or available on stops. That way your pet won't feel uncomfortable, or overheated.
* Cats WILL sing if they aren't used to loud noise - most cats think that the radio is talking to them, so will yowl or answer back, so be aware of this when picking what to listen to when travelling. Quiet music works much better though cats and dogs both will still make noises to indicate discomfort if they are unhappy.
* Remember to be careful if you do have to clean out their boxes - cats should be confined in the main body of the car if possible, with another person - dogs should always be kept on leashes. If your cat gets loose in a car park, it may be very difficult to retrieve them.