{"id":3674,"date":"2020-02-04T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=3674"},"modified":"2023-09-20T10:59:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T14:59:32","slug":"5-ways-your-pup-can-get-sick-when-traveling-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/5-ways-your-pup-can-get-sick-when-traveling-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Your Pup Can Get Sick When Traveling & How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article is contributed by guest writer, Aaron S. (Writer at NHV Natural Pet<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Ways Your Pup Can Get Sick When Traveling & How to Prevent It<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Travel is an adventure\u2014and one that can be enriched with the company of your pet. But there\u2019s a lot more than can make them ill outside of your home. Protecting our pups<\/a> is our responsibility as pet parents. Learn about the most common ways your pup could get sick while traveling and what you can do to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Motion Sickness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the most frequent problem on a road trip, and one that you can prevent by taking time to prepare. Before heading off on a drive across the country, take your pooch on a few short trips to help them get used to the feeling of being in a car. Some pups will enjoy the familiarity of their crate for road trips and others will prefer to sit on a seat\u2014make sure you have your pup\u2019s safety in mind during travels<\/a> and fasten your dog with a harness that attaches to the seat belt and protects the seat with a waterproof mat in case of vomiting or a toileting accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just like people, dogs get tired of sitting still for\nlong amounts of time. They need to stretch their legs and breathe some fresh\nair. Plan several stops on your journey for food, water, and a brisk walk. Your\npassengers and your dog will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just NEVER let your dog travel\nwith their head sticking out the window. They might jump out, or could be\nseriously hurt in an accident, or if you need to stop suddenly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Heatstroke and Hypothermia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Temperatures both inside and outside of the car can change dramatically from one place to the next and the heat inside a parked car can quickly soar to deadly levels. Prevent heatstroke<\/a> by taking your pooch with you when you leave the car parked. Also, be sure to provide plenty of water on warm days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypothermia<\/a> happens in dogs when their body temperature falls below a constant 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The risk of hypothermia increases during situations like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n