{"id":226460,"date":"2019-12-20T15:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226460"},"modified":"2019-12-20T06:47:03","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T04:47:03","slug":"heed-helpful-tips-travelling-pets-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/20\/heed-helpful-tips-travelling-pets-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Heed these helpful tips with travelling with your pets these holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we plan our summer holiday travels, spare a thought for your furry friends who will be travelling with you.<\/p>\n

The NSPCA has compiled a list of helpful tips to help make the trip to your holiday destination easier for you and your pets.<\/p>

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\u201cIt is always stressful to travel with your pet, but these tips will help make the trip easier for you.\u201d The NSPCA said.<\/p>\n

Feed Lightly:<\/strong><\/p>

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When travelling feed your pet\/pats a light meal two to three hours before you plan to depart.<\/p>\n

Avoid feeding your pet in a moving vehicle.<\/p>\n

Bring the Basics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be sure to pack the pets\u2019 essentials, such as food and water bowls, leashes, a poop scoop, a plastic bag and food and water and have them easily accessible.<\/p>\n

Unexpected delays may mean you might have to use any or all of these items on route.<\/p>\n

Identify your Pet:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microchip identification is recommended to best identify your pet.<\/p>\n

The NSPCA, however, also suggests that for a journey\u00a0of considerable distance you should place a temporary disc on your pet\u2019s collar.<\/p>\n

The disc should give your destination information and\/or a cellphone contact number where you can be reached.<\/p>\n

Harness:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is recommended that you use a harness rather than leash when your dog inside a vehicle.<\/p>\n

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Keep Heads inside the Vehicle:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For safety’s sake be sure to keep your pets\u2019 heads inside the vehicle at all time.<\/p>\n

If a pet hangs his head outside a moving vehicle, it can lead to injuries from flying objects, inner ear damage or even lung infections.<\/p>\n

Consider Barriers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consider inserting barriers, for what is going to be the pet carrying area.<\/p>\n

These barriers make travelling much safer for your pets, especially in the event of an accident or sudden braking.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt might be a good idea to water-proof seat covers with a thick plastic and to do the same to floors in the vehicle for ease of clean-up if accidents do happen,\u201d said the NSPCA.<\/p>\n

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