Health & WellbeingI'm considering getting a small pet varying from a hamster to a ferret and I was wondering how safe it would be for them to take car rides since I'm at my mom's half the week and my dad's the other half and whether them constantly being in two differ
This could be stressful to some pets, depending on their personality. I would suspect a prey-species such as a hamster would be more affected by the constant movement/change of scenery just because they may be more alert/aware of their surroundings. Whatever pet you decide to get, you will need an appropriate travel carrier to be sure the pet doesn't get loose in your car. Or even better, if your car is large enough to move the cage between the two households this may be easier on your pets so that the actual cage itself isn't changing regularly. Covering the cage with a dark sheet can be calming for some pets during travel, so they aren't alarmed by the light/noise on the trip.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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