Travel trailers, RVing, and pets can be a fun experience, if you plan appropriately.  Many people like taking their animal friends on vacation with them with their travel trailers.  In order to make the trip successful, these folks organize and plan in advance.

Assess the trip that you will be taking before you pack up the animals.  You don’t want the trip to be more stressful than necessary.  Travel trailers may already cause certain stresses in towing, and a miserable animal may make it even less tolerable.

Just like travel trailers, dogs and cats can be difficult traveling companions.  Make sure you know your animal’s behaviors ” likes and dislikes ” before choosing to take a long trip with them.

Pets mean that you need to organize your RV ahead of time!

If you find that travel trailers are difficult to tow, make sure you test drive around town before leaving for the real trip.  If you will be taking pets with you, take them along on these test drives.  By practicing with both the pets and the travel trailers, you will be preventing unnecessary stresses ahead of time.  You will know what to expect with towing, and your pet will know what to expect while on the road.

Cats need to be in a carrier and not roaming free in the truck. You may request a mild sedative for the traveling cat.  There are also natural remedies for relaxation for pets found online.

Towing travel trailers can be an easy, peaceful experience, as can traveling with the family pet.  Make sure you have the appropriate documentation for the animals, especially if you will be leaving the country to Canada or Mexico.  Travel trailers are perfect for storing any extra items that you will need for the pets, such as food, bedding, and toys.

Pets needs while on the road in your recreational vehicle

Feed your pet a light meal before first getting on the road.  This, plus water, will help prevent any motion sickness.  Walk your dogs on their normal schedule, which should be about every two hours.  Pay attention to your cat’s needs, as well.

Don’t leave any pets unattended while you have a towable hitched to the car or truck.  This is very unsafe.

If you are determined to take pets on a trip, make sure you begin planning early.  This will ensure you make the wisest choices for you and them.  You will have the peace of mind when traveling, and so will your domesticated friends!