If you have pets, it is important to consider them as early as when you start looking at
motorhomes for sale. Buying an RV that is suitable for pets may not require any special considerations, but making sure you select an RV which is friendly to pets is essential.
Introduce Pets to the RV
While it is still parked at home,
allow your pets to become familiar with the motorhome. Take her inside and let her roam about. Let her sniff the tires and climb inside. If your pet is comfortable with the RV before you leave her familiar spaces, you are less likely to have trouble with her adapting to life on the road. If you need any
RV repair services, take your pet with you to the dealer as a test drive before the big trip gets underway.
Identify Your Pet
Before you leave home, get a pet ID tag made and put it on a good, snugly fitting collar. Just in case things do go wrong, take current pictures of your pet so you have something to refer to if your companion becomes separated from the family. You may even want to invest in a GPS tracking device so you can easily find out where Fido has gotten off to when the need arises.
Keeping Pets Safe
Pets should be up to date with all shots, and should be treated with a product which repels or kills fleases, ticks, and other pests. Additionally, it can be dangerous for pets to roam about the RV freely while you travel. For his safety and everyone else’s, always
confine your pet to an approved pet carrier while the motorhome is in motion.
Happy Pets Improve the Trip
Road noises can be stressful for pets. So can bumpy rides, large numbers of people, or unfamiliar terrain or scents.
Help your pet have a happier trip by taking frequent breaks while traveling and plan on spending at least one day a week without significant travel at all. And when you do have stressful moments, it can be a big help to soothe your pet with delicious treats that act as a reward for putting up with your “crazy people” behavior.
Pack for Pets
Pets, like people, get bored when they are cooped up in small places for long periods of time. You can make this less of a problem by packing pet toys and favorite foods. But as we mentioned before, frequent breaks are possibly the best way to help your furry friend remain calm and happy along the way.
Pets are very adaptable and will quickly adjust to life on the road. You will need to be attentive to signs of communication such as whining to go out, or licking and chewing motions to signal it is time for some water or a snack. With a little planning and a lot of love, your next RV adventure can include your faithful companions as well.
