How to protect your pet and ensure you’re covered

• If you are travelling with a dog, try and take it for a long walk before you set of so it doesn’t have any pent up energy
• Don’t feed your pet two hours before you travel as many suffer from motion sickness.
• Restrain your animal properly with a harness, crate or guard.  (This is now a legal requirement).
• Keep the car cool when driving. Cars can get very hot and cats and dogs are already wearing their coats, so use sun blinds or open a window to make sure they don’t get overheated
• Plan your journey for regular breaks. This will allow your animal to go to the toilet as well as have some fresh air
• Ensure that your animal has plenty to drink so they don’t become dehydrated
• Take a supply of their normal food, in case of a breakdown, or if you are travelling a long way
• Never leave an animal alone in a car, especially on hot days, as this could lead to dehydration