Hi guys,
I had to take the buns to York tonight (25 min car journey). Roxy, who is a rex, was panting within about a minute of starting the journey and about halfway there I was so worried I debated about turning round for home as wasn't sure she'd last the journey (but as I was halfway there I figured there wasn't much difference if I turned and came home, or carried on. I do also have a tendency to over worry, although this was really upsetting to see.)
There was no mouth-breathing, but her body was moving really really rapidly with the panting and she was flopped out, legs to the side, but her head was up in a normal 'alert' position.
I had the cold air coming up through the windscreen vents, so it was cooling the car without being directed right at her carrier.
I also drove really slowly and talked to her all the way there.
My other 3 buns were fine.
Do you think she may have been too hot, too cold, or just stressed out?
She was on the passenger seat with her husbun in the same carrier (he was fine), and I'm thinking about putting her on the back seat when I have to pick her up on Friday. The less visual stimulation while travelling may help? Or should I put a towel over the carrier to help block out the movements? I'm worried that if the panting is because she's too hot, this may not help?
Any advice or ideas?
After this trip, I think I'll be looking for a home-sitter to save putting her through this, but unfortunately this was a last minute trip needed as we're going to a funeral in Wales tomorrow.
Thanks in advance.
Nicky
I had to take the buns to York tonight (25 min car journey). Roxy, who is a rex, was panting within about a minute of starting the journey and about halfway there I was so worried I debated about turning round for home as wasn't sure she'd last the journey (but as I was halfway there I figured there wasn't much difference if I turned and came home, or carried on. I do also have a tendency to over worry, although this was really upsetting to see.)
There was no mouth-breathing, but her body was moving really really rapidly with the panting and she was flopped out, legs to the side, but her head was up in a normal 'alert' position.
I had the cold air coming up through the windscreen vents, so it was cooling the car without being directed right at her carrier.
I also drove really slowly and talked to her all the way there.
My other 3 buns were fine.
Do you think she may have been too hot, too cold, or just stressed out?
She was on the passenger seat with her husbun in the same carrier (he was fine), and I'm thinking about putting her on the back seat when I have to pick her up on Friday. The less visual stimulation while travelling may help? Or should I put a towel over the carrier to help block out the movements? I'm worried that if the panting is because she's too hot, this may not help?
Any advice or ideas?
After this trip, I think I'll be looking for a home-sitter to save putting her through this, but unfortunately this was a last minute trip needed as we're going to a funeral in Wales tomorrow.
Thanks in advance.
Nicky