| So you have packed your things, checked your | | | | animal is positioned. If necessary, open a |
| Pathfinder's Nissan Pathfinder parts, and | | | | window or adjust the air conditioning to |
| have bid your office a temporary goodbye - | | | | prevent overheating and/or dehydration. |
| this is the moment you've been waiting for, | | | | Direct sun might adversely affect |
| the roadtrip, the vacation you've been long | | | | dark-colored dogs, particularly in the |
| dreaming about. | | | | summer, even when the car is moving and the |
| | | | air is cooler. You may need to install |
| You are ready, and so is your dog Buddy - | | | | sunshades on the side windows. |
| who's going with you on the trip. | | | | |
| | | | • Don't leave the dog in the car if you |
| But is your car ready for Buddy? | | | | will be away from it for a while. Cars can |
| | | | heat up fast when left in the sun. If you're |
| Whether it's going to be just an hour's drive | | | | going to an amusement park, zoo, or other |
| or a two-day trip, you'll need to prepare for | | | | place where your dog is unwelcome, try to |
| your furry travel companion. Make sure | | | | find a nearby kennel to board the dog while |
| there's food and water of course. There are | | | | you're occupied. Always have the dog's rabies |
| an assortment of collapsible and disposable | | | | and other vaccination records with you so |
| bowls designed for the travel enthusiast, and | | | | that you can show them to the kennel staff. |
| even bottles of water with built-in bowls | | | | Plan ahead, though, because many kennels are |
| that can be found in local pet stores. | | | | booked in advance for the summer. And if you |
| | | | plan to spend many days where the dog can't |
| Also, dogs can get restless in the trip. Make | | | | visit, consider leaving the dog in a kennel |
| sure he'll have something to pass up the | | | | closer to home. |
| time, like an appropriate chew toy to keep | | | | |
| him from chewing your car's upsholstery. | | | | • When you're traveling put a piece of |
| There is a number of hollow rubber or plastic | | | | tape on the dog's tags with a local phone |
| toys available that are perfect for stuffing | | | | number or cell-phone number in case the dog |
| with treats to keep your dog entertained. | | | | gets loose. Your home number won't be much |
| | | | help to someone who finds the dog while |
| Here are more tips from ConsumerReports.Org | | | | you're traveling. |
| for pet car travel: | | | | |
| | | | • If shopping for a new vehicle, |
| • Although a dog may love to have the | | | | inquire about available pet travel aids. Some |
| wind in his face, an animal can suffer eye | | | | carmakers might offer customized accessories |
| damage and even vision loss from road debris | | | | for owners who travel with their pets. |
| and insects. | | | | |
| | | | Now both you and Buddy can get to enjoy the |
| • Be aware of the temperature where the | | | | trip. |