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Travel Treats for Enjoyable Journeys

Read what Mark & Chappell’s Pet Behaviourist, Sara Whittaker, DipCABT, has to say about our New Travel Treats For Dogs & Puppies

Car journeys have been a difficult problem in some dogs for many years. The trouble is there are so many factors which can upset or stress a dog, from simple motion sickness to the more complex problem of over stimulation through both movement and the constantly changing picture seen through the many windows. We have been able to help with the stress issue for many years using Serene-UM, a widely used natural supplement which helps with a whole range of problem behaviour including stress, aggression, fear, hyperactivity and anxiety. This on its own however has not been able to combat the excessive drooling and vomiting which in itself makes the pet feel distressed.

Travel Treats for Dogs & Puppies are the new innovative treat from

Mark & Chappell

which aims to treat both the stress factor and the motion sickness

Travel Treats are based on the main formulation for Serene-UM, so has its underlying roots in helping an animal stay calm (or be calmer). This aspect of Travel Treats gives the pet the natural ingredients to help it produce a little more serotonin, a mood stabilising substance that we all have in our system. Serotonin is an important ingredient to feeling well, happy and able to cope with life’s little ups and downs. The addition of peppermint, camomile and ginger, which are proven remedies for an upset or queasy stomach, is the aspect of Travel Treats designed for settling down the motion sickness, drooling and vomiting.

With a dog that has only been on a few car journeys, a young puppy for instance, Travel Treats will probably have an immediate or almost immediate result. Given prior to every car journey for a few weeks, the pup most likely will have no further problems. Different types of car journeys should be tried – long, short and twisty. For dogs who have long term travelling issues, Travel Treats should be given prior to each journey over a period of months as the feelings the dog has about the whole experience will be ingrained and negative.

As dogs do absorb things into their system at different rates, there is no set timetable prior to the journey for giving the treats, however most dogs tend to do well giving the treats 30 minutes to 1 hour before travelling.

It is also worth considering how the animal is restrained during travel. Having a loose dog in the car is dangerous as it may cause an accident or be seriously hurt by being projected through the windscreen. For dogs that are easily over stimulated and become barky and agitated then a covered travel crate can sometimes reduce this. A seatbelt harness can often help a dog calm down because movement is restricted. Being loose in the back of the car with a dog guard is fine for most dogs, however for dogs that are stressed or are regularly sick it might not be the best mode of transport.

Without doubt dogs do not get used to travelling unless they actually travel. Plenty of short journeys, several times per day if possible is the only long term solution. Travel Treats makes this a more manageable proposition for both you and your dog.