Travel season is quickly approaching and if you plan on traveling on the road with your pet rabbit this summer, there are some things to avoid when traveling to help ensure your rabbit’s health and safety.  Making sure that your rabbit is safe and happy when traveling is one of the most important things to remember when traveling this summer.  To make your trip more enjoyable for both you and your rabbit, here are some dangerous things to avoid when traveling:

• Whether you are traveling in a car, truck, SUV, or another type of vehicle, it is important to make sure that your rabbit is not left alone in a hot car.  During the summer, the temperature can quickly rise and can make your car feel like a hot oven.  Even a few minutes alone in a hot car can cause your rabbit to overheat and become sick and can even cause death.  For this reason, it is important to always take precautions not to leave your rabbit alone in the car when you make a stop.  If you have to make a stop and need to leave your vehicle, a soft rabbit carrier is ideal for carrying your rabbit around when you make a stop.   The Tote Around Town Pet Carrier Bag is a soft rabbit carrier that looks like an ordinary tote bag and is perfect for carrying your rabbit around when making a stop.
• Regardless if you plan a short or long road trip with your rabbit, a small plastic carrier, such as Marchioro Skipper Pet Carrier, will help to keep your safe and comfortable in the vehicle.  It is not a good idea to use a cardboard box because it doesn’t provide good ventilation if the top is not open and can become soggy and messy from urine.   In addition, a travel bag is not a good idea for keeping your rabbit safe and comfortable in the vehicle.