Best cat nursing supplies according to redditors
We found 6 Reddit comments discussing the best cat nursing supplies. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 6 Reddit comments discussing the best cat nursing supplies. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Both my pup have been road tripping since they were 8 weeks so keep that in mind. We also recently moved from East to West coast with our pups which meant a pretty long road trip (3 14 hour days). Since yours is use to the car a 4 hour road trip shouldn't be a problem as long as he doesn't get car sick.
So make sure you have a copy of vet records (at least proof of shots) with you. A dog first aid kit is good to keep on hand, [I have this one in my car] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CL0PB9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gXwdBbKKGXYPY). To prevent car sickness make sure they don't eat an hour or two prior to the trip. Benedryl makes them sleep (1mg per lb) so it can help if they're anxious. Also have your vet's phone number on hand as well as a 24hr emergency clinc for the area you'll be in.
For the ride itself, I stop about every 2-4 hours (whenever I get gas) or if they are acting like they need a potty. They ride in the back seat on a car hammock. I cover it with blankets too for comfort and easy clean up for accidents. It's also suggested to buckle up your dog with a car safe harness, I really only do this if one is riding in the front seat.
For hotels, I like staying with la Quinta but BringFido is a good resource for finding hotels and activities you can do with your dog. When we were in a hotel, we used chairs to block of the area immedietly by the door since our pups would bark when people were loud in the halls. We also left the TV running to help cover up random noises they heard to help prevent barking.
Make sure you bring toys, blankets, treats, water and extra food. Nothing sucks more than trying to find your dog food while you're in a new area. Also would recommend bringing an extra leash and collar just in case.
If you have any specific questions or anything I can sure help.
OP, you mentioned a "pet survival" kit but didn't mention what other kinds of things should go in it, so I'd just like to piggyback on your post with a list.
What to Include in your Pet's Disaster Kit:
Also, get your pet microchipped or otherwise fitted with some sort of identification that it can't lose, if you haven't done so already. If you have, make sure the chip/etc is registered to you, and that the contact information they have is correct. God forbid, if your animal gets separated from your family during a disaster, you probably won't be able to get to your house and neither will the mail, so having a current, correct phone number is pretty much the only way anyone will be able to get in touch with you and tell you they found your pet. Most chip companies allow you to register a secondary/emergency contact to the chip as well - pick someone that doesn't live with you, preferably someone that lives outside the disaster area if at all possible. ECs don't have to be local, they just need to be able to reach you. Your local Humane Society or Animal Services department should be able to either chip your pet for you or refer you to a vet's office where you can get it done for very low cost - my shelter does it for about $30.
Here's a 10mL syringe on Amazon with 5mm opening.
Here's one of a similar size by Lixit.
If you got the Critical Care from your vet, I'm sure they can give you a proper syringe as well.
Vetericyn
Vetrap
Dog First Aid Kit
Get a piller, it makes it a whole lot easier (my cats won't touch pill pockets.)
HA! we tried mixing it with food. Nope, she just didnt eat. Pill pockets worked exactly once. Weve got a syringe like plunger with a rubber tip, rubber holds the pill and its soft enough I can poke her with it until she opens her mouth.
Edit: its this product. Please forgive the link Im on mobile and its hard to properly format on reddit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZX3991/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qyZ9BbYZNTTBF