Ljetni pseći dani polako su pri kraju, ali nikad nije kasno za poneki savjet za nautičare koji ni na odmoru ne mogu bez svojih ljubimaca. No, kako često sve ne ide uvijek po planu, donosimo četiri kratka savjeta za vlasnike:
• Ako morate svog psa stalno vući na platformu za plivanje, preporučljivo je da se prije nego li ga dovede na brod, uvjerite da pas zna plivati.
• I na pse utječu ispušni plinovi motora, kao i morska bolest. Pokušajte psu osigurati stalno mjesto na otvorenom, da slobodno može promatrati horizont i izbjegavajte da sjedi otraga gdje ispušni plinovi iz motora mogu doseći pod kokpita.
• Vlasnicima mačaka se preporučuje da preko krmenice objese tepih ili deblje uže kako bi se mačke mogle popeti na brod ako slučajno padnu u more. Mokre mačke nemojte sušiti sušilom za kosu, jer one većinom ne podnose njegovu buku. Meki ručnik će biti sasvim dovoljan za vašeg malog kralja lavova.
• Kod krstarenja, dobro jALEXANDRIA, Va, August 24, 2016 – The dog days of summer are here, and recreational boaters are having a great time with their pets on the water. However, not all outings have gone as planned, and the staff at Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has some stories to share about their experiences this summer that can help all animal owners:
“As someone who has had to haul a Golden Retriever onto the swim step of a large motorboat, I’d suggest making sure the dog can swim before coming aboard the boat.”
–Kerry in BoatUS Marine Insurance
“Engine fumes and seasickness can affect pets, too. Thank goodness for snap-out washable boat carpets! I try to ensure the dog is not in an enclosed space, and can see the horizon and I avoid having him sit aft where engine fumes can backdraft onto the cockpit floor. Boaters should also have a CO alarm in the cabin regardless.”
–Jerry in BoatUS Towing Services
“Cat lovers suggest hanging indoor/outdoor carpet or rope over the transom so cats can climb back aboard if they fall overboard. I once tried to dry out a wet cat with a hair dryer and it didn’t go so well. While a few cats don’t mind loud noises and may even let you vacuum them, a soft towel or chamois is better for drying off your little Lion King.”
–Ted in BoatUS Foundation
Tip: To find out how to canoe or cruise with cats, see two stories here.
“I always keep a boat hook handy for retrieving just in case. It’s also easier to grab a dog when he’s wearing his life jacket, and you can lift from the handle on his back.”
–Claire in BoatUS Publications
Tip: On docks at home, the club or marina, BoatUS recommends always having a boat hook nearby.
“In the BoatUS Marine Insurance Program’s Claims Department we recently had a claim on an iguana bite that necessitated nose reconstruction. The message? Don’t tick off the iguana.”
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