Dogs can become car sick just as humans can, so make sure you have adquate ventilation for him (or her). If possible, have a window down to allow air to flow through the car, although it's not a good idea to allow him to poke his head out the window. Ask yourself – would you allow your child to travel in your car with their head out the window?

If you intend using a pet carrier to transport your pet, ensure he is familiar with it prior to departure. Take a number of smaller trips to familarise him with it. Ensure it is the correct size and he has adequate room to turn around or stand up.

If you allow them to sit on the back seat whilst travelling make sure you use a harness. Many animals die each year in even minor car accidents through not being harnessed correctly. Harnesses simply loop through or click into your existing seatbelts and prevent your dog from being thrown all around the car.

Make frequent stops on the way to your destination and let your pet run around, take a drink, go to the toilet and so on. This will make him much happier and a pleasure to travel with.

Keep your dog cool. Never, ever leave your dog in the car. Dogs are particularly suspectible to heat stroke. Cars can become like ovens in a matter of minutes. Leaving the windows open or a bowl of water will make no difference. Dogs can die from heat stroke in less than 20 minutes.

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