Vacationing with your family, including the furry ones, provides a level of freedom not often found when staying in hotels or traveling in your family's car. Our family pets enjoy being with us, and RVing enables your family to be complete - without the anxiety associated with boarding your pets or asking a friend or neighbor to take care of animals while you're away.
Not all pets enjoy trips in a vehicle, but if you've taken your dog in the car to the dog park, to the vet, or on errands you already know what kind of a traveler you're dealing with. Cats are very different, as you probably know, and most are not happy travelers unless they've been trained to travel as young kittens.
When you bring your pet along with you, remember that it's never a good idea to leave your companion alone in a hot and unventilated RV for hours on end. You'll also not want to leave your pet with access to the entire RV. Just include an area that is spacious enough for your pet to enjoy with you, but away from the RV's driver. Nothing could be more catastrophic than having your affectionate critter finding his or her way under the accelerator or the brake while driving.
If your pet gets car sick, he or she is probably not the best candidate for an RV vacation and might actually be more comfortable staying at home. Many caged animals - guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits - are fairly easy to bring along because you can secure them and keep them happy with their toys. The exception to this is birds, as they can catch a draft fairly easily, so check with your bird veterinarian before you venture out with your feathered friend.
Before you make your final decision on bringing your pets, ask yourself a few questions: Will my pet remain safe during the trip? Will my pet be subjected to drafts, low or high temperatures. Is my pet in good health? Is my pet well-behaved? Will my pet enjoy being around other people and pets we might encounter during our travels? Is my pet a good traveler in general?
If you are pleased with your answers to those questions, then your pet will probably be a very good RV travel companion. Call your vet, grab your RV, and hit the road with your entire family!
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