It's the season of clear autumn weather and long holidays, a perfect time for outings. For owners, holidays are naturally the best opportunity to take their beloved dogs out. Taking dogs on outings is certainly fun, but there are still many precautions owners need to pay attention to. Below, let me tell you how to happily go on a trip and return safely.

Remember to bring leashes and disease prevention equipment when taking dogs out

　　1. Basic Equipment for Taking Dogs Out
　　1. Bring a leash: When dogs are outdoors, it’s their playground, and your shouting may no longer be effective. When they get excited, it can be hard to manage them!
　　2. Clean drinking water: During outings, water is not only for thirst. Excited dogs need it to cool down and calm themselves. If dogs fight, owners can splash cold water on their heads.
　　3. Insect repellent spray: To avoid flea, tick, and mosquito harassment. Spring brings abundant growth, especially insects and mosquitoes. At this time, a bottle of insect repellent spray is the best helper for dog owners.
　　4. Dog food and treats: Dogs can be like babies, always needing care. Outdoors, taking care of their eating is even more important; don't skimp on feeding them well.

When taking dogs by car, remember to bring a dedicated safety belt for your dog

　　2. Precautions for Taking Dogs Out
　　1. Do not let dogs sit in the front passenger seat
　　Owners love their dogs and to save trouble, may place them in the front passenger seat during trips. However, this is unsafe since there is no dog-specific safety belt. In case of sudden braking, it could harm the dog and cause danger.
　　2. Do not let dogs stick their heads out the car window
　　Dogs like to stick their heads out to feel the wind and watch scenery, but unexpected situations outside can cause stress reactions. Worse, if the car speeds too fast, dog is light, and window is opened too wide, the dog could be thrown out.
　　3. Never leave your dog alone in the car
　　Owners sometimes think errands will be quick or certain places don’t allow pets and temporarily lock dogs inside the car. Under sunlight, the car’s temperature rises sharply putting the dog at risk of life-threatening heat stroke.
　　4. Do not leave dogs unattended while swimming
　　Some dogs love swimming and cannot resist water. Owners need to keep dogs within a short distance to quickly rescue them from seaweed entanglement, leash tangling, cramps, etc.
　　5. Prevent dogs from picking up and eating things
　　Many accidents happen for this reason. Teaching dogs to refuse food is very important. If not taught yet, owners must watch carefully to prevent dogs from mistakenly ingesting items like barbecue skewers, bones, feces, plastic bags, unknown food, animal carcasses, etc.

Remember to take preventive measures against diseases when taking dogs out

　　3. Injuries and Issues to Watch for When Taking Dogs Out
　　1. Disease infection
　　Spring winds are strong, and although temperatures warm up, there are still large temperature differences. Dogs with weak constitutions lack sufficient ability to adapt to environmental changes. Excessive exercise can cause fatigue and increase susceptibility to diseases, especially respiratory illnesses.
　　2. Prevent stomach problems
　　To avoid dogs going hungry, many owners feed them a lot before outings. If dogs start "post-meal exercise" before fully digesting food, it is not conducive to food digestion and absorption. Because the stomach is full, it can cause gastric torsion.
　　3. Beware of fractures
　　Try to avoid dogs running on steep mountain roads. Companion dogs living in cities typically suffer from calcium and vitamin D deficiency, leading to softer bones. Jumping can easily cause limb fractures.
　　4. Be cautious of allergies
　　Different dogs may be allergic to certain substances. If the dog suddenly shows skin rashes, swelling of the mouth and eyes, excessive salivation, or other abnormal reactions, it might be allergic contact. Having some antihistamines on hand is sometimes necessary.