{"id":4702,"date":"2022-09-08T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/"},"modified":"2022-09-09T07:11:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T07:11:32","slug":"how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can dogs drive in a car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_drive_in_a_car\" title=\"How Long Can dogs drive in a car?\">How Long Can dogs drive in a car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Is_it_OK_to_take_dogs_on_long_drives\" title=\"Is it OK to take dogs on long drives?\">Is it OK to take dogs on long drives?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#How_long_is_too_long_for_a_dog_to_be_in_a_car\" title=\"How long is too long for a dog to be in a car?\">How long is too long for a dog to be in a car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#How_do_you_take_a_dog_on_a_long_car_ride\" title=\"How do you take a dog on a long car ride?\">How do you take a dog on a long car ride?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_long_car_ride\" title=\"What can I give my dog for a long car ride?\">What can I give my dog for a long car ride?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Where_should_a_dog_sit_in_a_car\" title=\"Where should a dog sit in a car?\">Where should a dog sit in a car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#How_do_you_calm_a_dog_down_on_a_long_car_ride\" title=\"How do you calm a dog down on a long car ride?\">How do you calm a dog down on a long car ride?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Is_it_OK_to_leave_dog_in_car_in_winter\" title=\"Is it OK to leave dog in car in winter?\">Is it OK to leave dog in car in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Do_dogs_get_tired_from_long_car_rides\" title=\"Do dogs get tired from long car rides?\">Do dogs get tired from long car rides?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_in_the_car_in_50_degree_weather\" title=\"Can I leave my dog in the car in 50 degree weather?\">Can I leave my dog in the car in 50 degree weather?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_Benadryl_for_a_long_car_ride\" title=\"Can I give my dog Benadryl for a long car ride?\">Can I give my dog Benadryl for a long car ride?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#How_often_should_you_stop_with_a_dog_in_the_car\" title=\"How often should you stop with a dog in the car?\">How often should you stop with a dog in the car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Are_car_rides_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are car rides good for dogs?\">Are car rides good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#What_can_I_do_for_my_dogs_Car_anxiety\" title=\"What can I do for my dogs Car anxiety?\">What can I do for my dogs Car anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#What_is_the_best_calming_treat_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best calming treat for dogs?\">What is the best calming treat for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-drive-in-a-car\/#Why_does_my_dog_shake_in_the_car\" title=\"Why does my dog shake in the car?\">Why does my dog shake in the car?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_drive_in_a_car\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs drive in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">During the day, experts recommend that adult pets stay in a crate for no more than four hours and young pets no more than two hours [source: Woodard]. All of this assumes that you\u2019re in the car with enough air circulating to keep everyone in the car \u2014 including your pet \u2014 comfortable.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-take-dogs-on-long-drives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it OK to take dogs on long drives?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-take-dogs-on-long-drives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_take_dogs_on_long_drives\"><\/span>Is it OK to take dogs on long drives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking your pets along on a road trip is a great way to avoid the trauma and expense of boarding your dogs or cats. But traveling long distances in a car isn\u2019t so easy for all animals. Experts suggest taking your pets on shorter trips first to get them accustomed to traveling in a car.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/II8aeT1btY0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-is-too-long-for-a-dog-to-be-in-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_too_long_for_a_dog_to_be_in_a_car\"><\/span>How long is too long for a dog to be in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s generally safe to leave your dog in the car for a maximum of five minutes, and when the outside temperature is above freezing and below 70 degrees. Here are other tips to safely leave your dog in the car: During daylight hours, crack a window and park in a shady spot.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-take-a-dog-on-a-long-car-ride\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_a_dog_on_a_long_car_ride\"><\/span>How do you take a dog on a long car ride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>9 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip With Your Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pack Well. Save your dog some room.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a Kennel. Vets agree that the safest place for your dog to ride is in a kennel or a crate.<\/li>\n<li>Strap In.<\/li>\n<li>Do Your Homework.<\/li>\n<li>Hit the Vet.<\/li>\n<li>Plan Your Feeding.<\/li>\n<li>Stop Every Few Hours.<\/li>\n<li>Give Him an Activity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BWAK0J8Uhzk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-a-long-car-ride\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_long_car_ride\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for a long car ride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pack the Essentials<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collapsible dog travel bowls for food and water.<\/li>\n<li>Dog food.<\/li>\n<li>Water.<\/li>\n<li>Current veterinary records (including general health and vaccination records)<\/li>\n<li>Dog first aid kit.<\/li>\n<li>Collar or dog harness.<\/li>\n<li>Leash.<\/li>\n<li>Treats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"where-should-a-dog-sit-in-a-car\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_dog_sit_in_a_car\"><\/span>Where should a dog sit in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safest way for a dog to ride in the car is secured in a crate or with a dog seat belt and harness combination. No matter the method you use, your dog shouldn\u2019t sit in the front seat under any circumstances \u2013 securing them in the cargo area or back seat behind a front seat is safer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-calm-a-dog-down-on-a-long-car\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_dog_down_on_a_long_car_ride\"><\/span>How do you calm a dog down on a long car ride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prevent Dog Motion Sickness<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep the temperature inside the car cool.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the windows for fresh air.<\/li>\n<li>Limit your dog\u2019s food and water for a few hours before the trip.<\/li>\n<li>Consult your vet about motion sickness medication or anti-anxiety medication.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise your dog about twenty minutes before your trip to decrease stress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/0656\/7738\/articles\/Screenshot_2020-04-16_09.10.35.png?v=1586992338\" alt=\"How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Car Rides \u2013 The Bugsy Shop\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-leave-dog-in-car-in-winter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_leave_dog_in_car_in_winter\"><\/span>Is it OK to leave dog in car in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer: no. For your pet\u2019s health and safety, you should never leave them unattended in a car, no matter what the outside temperature is.\u00a0 In the winter, cars can quickly cool to the outside temperature, and especially small and inside-only dogs are at risk for serious cold-related issues (think hypothermia).<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xqmnQ1oCDqA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-tired-from-long-car-rides\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_tired_from_long_car_rides\"><\/span>Do dogs get tired from long car rides?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Really get them tired so they won\u2019t try to expend that energy while you\u2019re trying to drive a car for hours. Dogs, like humans are diurnal creatures meaning that they\u2019re active during the day and sleepy at night. Your dog will already be in a resting state and will probably sleep most of the way.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-in-the-car-in-50-degree\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_in_the_car_in_50_degree_weather\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog in the car in 50 degree weather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no proper air circulation and only hot air to breathe, they\u2019re unable to keep cool, making heatstroke nearly inevitable. Even if your dog loves to play outside on a cold day, they are more susceptible to chilly weather in a stationary car. At 50 degrees Fahrenheit, they are at risk for hypothermia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-my-dog-benadryl-for-a-long-car\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_Benadryl_for_a_long_car_ride\"><\/span>Can I give my dog Benadryl for a long car ride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are using Benadryl to help your dog\u2019s motion sickness, be sure to give it 30 to 60 minutes before you start the trip to keep your pup\u2019s tail wagging. This medication can also be given with or without food. Benadryl works quickly, and you should start to see its effects within the first hour.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-you-stop-with-a-dog-in-the\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_stop_with_a_dog_in_the_car\"><\/span>How often should you stop with a dog in the car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plan to take a 15 to 30 minute break every 4 hours. You can also make very long trips more enjoyable for both of you if you plan stops at locations with pet-friendly attractions, even if it\u2019s just a nice dog park.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jMx50eb8C0I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-car-rides-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_car_rides_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are car rides good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs love a good car ride because it feeds into their sense of adventure and love of a good hunt. It mimics their instinctual roots of riding in a pack, which brings them comfort and even a type of euphoric high. Riding in the car allows a dog to explore new sites, sounds and smells.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OKVNHcU6ko4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-do-for-my-dogs-car-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_for_my_dogs_Car_anxiety\"><\/span>What can I do for my dogs Car anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overcoming dog car anxiety<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Begin by walking towards the car, rewarding your dog with a small, high-value treat for approaching. Repeat until your dog is happy to approach the car. Step 2: Approach the car, open the door and reward. Walk away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-calming-treat-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_calming_treat_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best calming treat for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Vet\u2019s Best Comfort Calming Soft Chews.<\/li>\n<li>maxxicalm Natural Calming Aid for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>VetriScience Calming Treats for Dog Anxiety Relief.<\/li>\n<li>NaturVet Calming Treats for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>ThunderEase Dog Calming Pheromone Diffuser Kit.<\/li>\n<li>Sentry Calming Collar for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>ThunderShirt Classic Dog Anxiety Jacket.<\/li>\n<li>Smart Dog Puzzle Toys for Beginners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-shake-in-the-car\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_shake_in_the_car\"><\/span>Why does my dog shake in the car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs have heightened sensitivity and as such the motion from car rides can affect them more than others. This is due to the fact that physical stimuli such as sight and smell are more potent for these hypersensitive dogs. The resulting shaking can be an effect of the increased awareness of the world around them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How Long Can dogs drive in a car?Is it OK to take dogs on long drives?How long is too long for a dog to be in a car?How do you take a dog on a long car ride?What can I give my dog for a long car ride?Where should a dog sit&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-Long-Can-dogs-drive-in-a-car.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4702"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4702"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194454,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4702\/revisions\/194454"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}