Minimise stress during a car journey

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Chrisoldinho

Young Bun

• Jun 9, 2009

• #1

Hi,

I actually posted this as part of another thread but I thought it was a worthwhile thread in itself...

Any ideas on how you can minimise stress during a car journey, we are picking up Bobbie this weekend and the journey will take an hour, mainly on the motorway.

Thanks, Chris.

 

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Angie65

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 9, 2009

• #2

I usually give veg & hay. Mostly they start munching

 

Bluesmum

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 9, 2009

• #3

Comfy blanket and a litter tray full of hay.
make sure you have water in there too (although in a bottle lol)
If it's a long journey I would stop for a break about 1/2 way. Just for fresh air really.

 

Ted an Petal

Warren Veteran

• Jun 9, 2009

• #4

yeah i had to do an hours drive with ralph, i just made sure he had fresh water and made a nice bed of hay in the carrier, keep the car cool and easy round the corners. think thats all you can really do.

 

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Chrisoldinho

Young Bun

• Jun 9, 2009

• #5

Thanks all, Bobbie doesn't use a Water Bottle according to his Foster parent(don't know if he ever has?) and isn't that fussy for Hay but he loves Grass so I might subsitute one for the other

Keeping the car cool and giving him some veg sounds like a good idea however, thanks!

 

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prettylupin

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 9, 2009

• #6

Bach five flower rescue remedy is good before a long car trip! Vet recommended it so I just put a drop or two on a raisin for my buns I also take some fresh herbs in a bag and give the buns some freshly washed and wet leaves/herbs just before we set off so i'm happy they are well hydrated and have nice full tummies In my experience my buns won't eat once we're in the car, but as soon as we reach destination or stop for break they tuck in, just need encouragement and a fresh handful of grass is a good one to get them munching the other end

 

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Chrisoldinho

Young Bun

• Jun 10, 2009

• #7

Thank you

 

PomandRi

Alpha Buck

• Jun 10, 2009

• #8

Wierd and wacky I know, but I really think it helps - I play then classical music! Classic FM is usually the best as it's quite tranquil.

 

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Biscuit Bunny

Alpha Buck

• Jun 10, 2009

• #9

We cover Biscuit's travel box with a towel so that is it nice and dark in there (obviously with ventilation still). We also find she doesn't eat anything during the journey but will munch on fresh herbs / plantain (is her all time fav at the moment) as soon as the car has stopped.