Give small portions of both food and water and plan to stop every two hours for exercise. Pets should not be allowed to ride with their heads outside car windows. Particles of dirt can penetrate the eyes, ears, and nose, causing injury or infections. Excessive amounts of cold air taken into lungs can also cause illness. When leaving your pet in a parked car, be sure to lock all doors, and open windows enough to provide ventilation without allowing the animal to jump out or get its head caught.
Most states prohibit animals on buses, and recent rules now prohibit animals on trains.
Exceptions are generally made for seeing-eye dogs accompanying blind persons. Inquire in advance with your local carriers. Top of Page Camping With Pets Trouble can arise quickly in country settings. Skunks, porcupines, snakes, and other creatures can bite or injure your pet. Therefore, keep your animal in sight and on a leash at night.