Taking pets on vacation can be a fun experience, but it's important to look after their wellbeing and health along the way, particularly when you have to feed them while driving. It is essential to keep your pet's food fresh and wholesome while travelling.
In the following blog, we'll discuss portable pet food options, managing feeding schedules when travelling, and adequately hydrating your pet.
Portable Fresh Food Options
1. Pre-Packaged Meals:
Commercial Fresh Foods: Many pet food manufacturers offer easy-to-carry, pre-portioned, chilled fresh meals. These include veggies, lean proteins, and essentials that ensures required nutrition while on the road.
Freeze-Dried Raw Meals: Raw foods that have been freeze-dried are ideal for travelling pets because they are lightweight and portable. Add water to rehydrate. These meals are a logical choice for aeroplanes or road journeys.
2. DIY Portable Meals:
Homemade Meals: Make fresh meals at home, like boiled chicken with rice and veggies, and portion them up into containers that fit your needs. Then, to keep these meals fresh, put them in a cooler with ice. This ensures that when you are travelling, you will eat healthful, fresh food.
Snack Packs: Fill a small bag with chopped apples, carrots, or blueberries for your pet. They're not only easy to feed on-the-go, but they also provide a natural, healthful snack substitute for your pet.
Managing Feeding Schedules
1. Maintain Routine:
Consistency: To prevent gastrointestinal problems, follow your pet's usual eating schedule when travelling. A regular eating routine helps people feel less stressed when travelling and maintains their digestive health.
Light Meals: On the days you are travelling, especially for lengthy flights or car rides, opt for smaller, simpler-to-digest meals. This lessens the possibility of stomach problems, making the trip more comfortable.
2. Planning Stops:
Regular Breaks: If you're driving, schedule regular pauses where your pet may relieve themselves, stretch, and eat small meals. In order to ensure your pet's comfort and unaffected feeding schedule while travelling, you must take frequent stops.
Hydration on the Go
1. Water Accessibility:
Portable Water Bowls: Purchase spill-proof or collapsable water bowls and carry it while travelling to make sure your pet keeps hydrated. Water should always be available, especially on long or warm-weather treks.
Frequent Water Breaks: Give your pet water on a regular basis with frequent water breaks in between , particularly when travelling in a hot area or if they'll be eating just dry food.
2. Hydration Aids:
Water-Enhancing Flavors: Experiment with different flavours like adding a bit of chicken broth, or using safe flavour enhancers if your pets aren't interested in drinking more water.
Wet Foods: Giving your pet some wet food to nibble on while travelling. It is a great method to encourage them to drink more fluids and keep hydrated.
Conclusion
It requires rightful preparation to travel with a pet, especially when it comes to feeding them. Making fresh pet food on-the-go, feeding your pet on a regular basis in frequent intervals , and making sure your pet stays well hydrated will help you and your pet have a stress-free and pleasurable journey. Following these suggestions will assist you in making your pet stay healthy and happy on your trip. A well-fed and well-hydrated pet makes a happy traveler.
