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Can You Take Your Pet On Your RV Trip?
By Bill Hamilton | July 30, 2010
If you are getting ready to hit the road in your RV, of course, you want to take along your loved ones. You wouldn’t leave one of your kids behind, would you? So why not also take along the family pet? After all, even though your pet may have four legs, it doesn’t mean that he or she isn’t a valued member of your “pack.” It is no wonder that many families take their pets when they travel in their recreational vehicles.
One major advantage to taking your cat or dog along for the trip is that you will save the expense of keeping him or her in a kennel. Not only are kennels depressing for your pets, it is also depressing for humans when they have to shell out their hard earned bucks on boarding an animal! Especially if your vacation is a week or more, those boarding costs can really add up.
So what do you need to know in advance if you plan to bring your pet with you in your RV? One main consideration is their safety. After all, they can’t just wear seatbelts like the rest of the family. In the case of a dog or cat, you will need a kennel. While a dog can wear a pet seat harness, cats really do need to travel in a carrier for their own safety.
Just like you need a good RV mattress for your trip, your pet is going to need a good pet bed. You probably want to use the same one that you use at home. Also make sure that you bring some toys to keep your pet busy on the road. Also don’t forget the food and water bowls. Your dog will need plenty of water, especially if you are traveling to a hot climate.
If you are bringing a dog with you on your journey, it is recommended to stop every 3-4 hours so that he or she can stretch, get some water and go to the bathroom. Be sure to always keep your dog on a leash. If your dog were to get lost, after all, it would quickly ruin your vacation. You can also find leashes for cats that will allow them to go to the bathroom outside. Having a litter box inside your RV would not exactly be a pleasant experience.
When you are traveling with your pets, it is important to be aware of your own safety as well as theirs. If you pay attention to their comfort on the road, they will be sure to have a great time too.
Bill Hamilton is a lifelong traveler and travel expert. Once he reached retirement, he hit the open road and never looked back. Now Bill blogs about travel destinations and necessities like RV mattresses.
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