If you are planning a long trip and decided to take a fluffy pet with you, then you should definitely take into account all the nuances.
The main thing is for the animal to travel safely and with the greatest possible comfort, since such a radical change of environment causes considerable stress in rabbits (and other pets).
Selection and preparation of a special carrying cell for rabbits
First of all, you need to decide in which temporary house your pet will be traveling. To approach this issue should be very careful.
Buy a suitable carrier
Carrier for rabbits can be purchased at pet stores, but this is best taken care of in advance, because not always suitable options are available.
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The size of the carrier must match the size of your pet, it must rotate freely and lie in any direction. But at the same time, you do not need a lot of extra space, otherwise the eared mouse will not feel safe and the probability of injury will increase.
In addition, make sure that the carrying cell is tough enough, strong and well ventilated. Best of all, if the temporary shelter is almost closed, but always with a convenient door to get a rabbit at any time.
Important! Cannot be used to move eared pets cardboard boxes. It is very likely that the rabbit will gnaw through the walls, and if it goes to the toilet, the box will get wet and become unsuitable for further transportation of the animal.
Line the bottom of the carrying non-slip, odor absorbing material
The next stage is the preparation of the carrier itself for a comfortable stay of the animal. During the journey, the rabbit more than once fulfills its natural needs, so put some material on the bottom that does not only absorb moisture, but also smells. For example, you can buy disposable diapers, which are usually used for puppies, they are sold in pet stores. It will be, of course, the best option, but not cheap.
The second option would be either a newspaper in several layers, or towels. And on top of it is necessary to pour a layer of sawdust or special filler for the toilet, so as not to spread unpleasant odors.
And, finally, a combination of towels and a disposable diaper will create your pet maximum comfort and convenience. To do this, on the bottom of the carry a towel a little more, then put a diaper, and add a small towel on top.
Place the hay in the carrier and attach the drinker
Now you just have to take care of food and water for your pet. Prepare the hay and put the piece in the carrier. It is best to pour water into a special drinking bowl for rabbits, it is easily attached to the body, it is safe and water will not be poured.
Important! Do not put in the carrier of ordinary bowls for food and water, because they can easily injure the animal during movement.
Of course, the animal will experience stress during the trip and may even refuse to eat and water. Do not worry, the main thing - to water the rabbit. As an option, if he does not drink from the drinker, take him in his arms, pour water into his palm and let him varnish straight from it. It should be noted that it is best to teach your pet to the drinker in advance. It is also best to water him with his usual water taken from the house.
Did you know? A rabbit weighing 2 kg can drink water per day for as long as a dog weighing 10 kg drinks.
You can take a piece of celery or carrot as a treat and offer them to eat eared fish instead of hay.
Run the rabbit into the cage before transporting to study
It is the most crucial moment. In order to avoid any problems on the day of transportation, introduce your animal to the cage in advance. This should be done in just a couple of days.
Just put the carrier with the door open next to the pet, you can put in your favorite delicacy. He will be interested in a new thing, sit there and will not be afraid of it. As a result, you can easily place a rabbit before going to his temporary home.
How to transport rabbits in the car
Consider the nuances of proper transportation of pets in the car.
It is necessary to secure the carrier to avoid mobility while driving.
You can use a seat belt for this. Put the carrier on the car seat so that the side wall is located in the direction of travel - this will exclude blows against the wall with your muzzle if you suddenly slow down. Now perekinte belt and snap it.
You can also put a cage behind the front seat just on the floor. Move the seat so that the cage mobility is minimized while driving.
Important! Rabbit should not be in the trunk, which is closed tightly. In addition to darkness and noise, there is little air.
Ensure constant coolness in the car.
Do not forget that eared pets tolerate very high temperatures, so the car should be cool, but without drafts.
If transportation occurs in the hot season, turn on the air conditioner. And do not forget that when you stop, the temperature must remain comfortable. This means that you need to rest in the shade in the shade or not turn off the air conditioning.
Check the condition of the rabbit during the trip.
On the road, be careful, watch your pet. If necessary, add food and water, change the litter. At stops, you can remove the animal from carrying it, hold it on your hands, stroke it, offer something tasty - it will calm him down and you will continue on your way without problems.
Did you know? The rabbit is depicted at the feet of the Virgin Mary as a symbol of chastity.
You should know the signs of overheating in rabbits:
- hot ears;
- rapid breathing;
- lethargy;
- wet nose;
- the head is thrown back, while the animal breathes with its mouth open.
If you notice similar signs, immediately move the animal to a cooler place, you can moisten its ears with cool water.
Is it possible to carry a rabbit
In such modes of transport as aircraft and train, transportation of eared pets is quite possible. Just need to prepare in advance and learn all the requirements and rules.
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In airplane
To transport a rabbit in an airplane is troublesome, but quite feasible. You just need to know in advance at a particular airline, is it possible to do this. If you receive a positive answer, then it’s too early to relax, because you need to take into account many of the nuances concerning the carrying, its type and size, as well as the accompanying documents and certificates from the veterinarian.
In the train
Rail transport for the transport of rabbits is used much more often than by air. Affects lower prices for services. As for the requirements, they are also pretty tough. They also need to check with the carrier and prepare to move in advance. If to sum up, it is possible to make an unequivocal conclusion that it is quite realistic to transport rabbits over long distances.
Important! On whatever mode of transport you transport your eared pet, in advance contact your veterinarians for information on the necessary certificates. And be sure to check with the carrier how fresh these documents should be.
Yes, it is troublesome, and will require from you not only material costs. You must clearly understand that you are responsible for the comfort and safety of your pets.