Maintain routine
Feeding schedule: When travelling with your dog, try to maintain their normal feeding schedule and dietary routine as much as possible to minimize digestive upset and stress.
Light Meals: On travel days, especially for long journeys, consider smaller, easier-to-digest meals.
Avoid Overfeeding: Don't feed your dog a large meal before a car ride, as it can lead to motion sickness or upset stomachs.
Diet: Pack their usual food if possible. Raw feeders often struggle when travelling and opt for using cold pressed recipes instead. Cold pressed dry dog food is a nutritious alternative to raw food packed with goodness and no nasties. It is ideal to feed when travelling due to its ease of storing and feeding, and it's easy to digest.
When changing a dog's diet, it is usually recommended to introduce the new food gradually alongside the original diet. However, Wilsons' cold pressed breaks down at the same rate as raw food, so it is not necessary. Of course, it is certainly worth treating your dog to a bit of cold pressed a few days prior to travelling, so they are familiar with it! Many raw feeders introducing cold pressed to their dog's diet, continue feeding it alongside raw food well after their travels!
Packing essentials for feeding time
Food: Pack your dog's food in suitable containers to keep it safe, dry, and away from other items. Depending on the length of the trip, consider bringing extra food just in case some gets damaged or lost.
Treats: Pack treats to reward good behaviour and keep your dog occupied and content. Keeping treats natural and nutritious will help avoid tummy upsets on the road.
Water: Pack plenty of water for the car and daily walking adventures.
Bowls: If possible, pack their regular bowls for familiarity and consider collapsible bowls for days out. Ones that you can hook onto the exterior of a rucksack are great! Poop bags - Don't get caught out!
Plan in Breaks
Food: Pack your dog's food in suitable containers to keep it safe, dry, and away from other items. Depending on the length of the trip, consider bringing extra food just in case some gets damaged or lost.
Treats: Pack treats to reward good behaviour and keep your dog occupied and content. Keeping treats natural and nutritious will help avoid tummy upsets on the road.
Special Considerations
Motion Sickness: If your dog is prone to motion sickness, consider giving it a small amount of food a few hours before the trip and avoid feeding it right before the journey. Driving with a little fresh air circulating in the car can help, as can providing regular breaks.
Meds: For dogs who take medication, it can often be required that it be taken with food. This is even more reason to ensure food is given substantially before travel time to avoid sickness and meds not being absorbed.
Brachycephalic Breeds: If you have a brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog, consult your vet about feeding strategies, as they may be more prone to digestive issues during travel.
Towel & natural Wipes: always great to pack an old towel for any mishaps!
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More information
To learn more about Wilsons natural meals, treats and supplements, visit wilsonspetfood.co.uk.