John Hobberstad and his dog Kayla know a lot about being on a trip. In fact, they live in a car and are on the go all year round – all the time. They are currently parked in Åndalsnes. – We live by being out, creating content and having fun, says Hobberstad. No challenge is too big for the dog Kayla, who has been involved in most things. TOUR DUO: John Hobberstad shares many of his trips on Instagram under the name “Eventyrgutten”. Photo: John Hobberstad A few years ago, the duo traveled the length of Norway, and in a couple of weeks they will row a pink inflatable flamingo from Ålesund to Trondheim. – We love to challenge ourselves and test limits. Even experienced hikers can be unlucky But even seasoned hikers can go off on a bump or two. – It has happened several times that she has arrived limping or bleeding. Occasionally she gets a claw ripped off and it can quickly become very chaotic. Something absolutely crazy is bleeding. BLOODY PAW: Kayla sometimes goes on adventures. Photo: John Robbestad – If there is an accident, it is a great advantage to have trained the dog to lie on its back. Then you have the opportunity to carry it if it gets damaged. Hobberstad himself had to throw Kayla over his neck and carry her from the mountain and home to the car. Over the neck: John Hobberstad recommends training the dog to be carried over the neck. Photo: John Hobberstad Attendance at clinics Animal clinics news has spoken to that are located in the middle of popular holiday destinations confirm that they experience a big influx in the summer. High up on the mountain in Vinje, the Mountain Veterinarian is based. During the holidays, there is extra traffic when tourists with four-legged companions go to the mountains. The problems are often recognisable. Veterinarian Oddrun Runde is visited by many tourists during the summer holidays. Photo: Randi Berdal Hagen – Everything from stomach problems, poisoning, injuries and cuts from mountain trips, says vet Oddrun Runde. In the summer, mosquitoes also thrive in the mountains. It is also fond of dogs. – Many people who are on a mountain trip get in touch because the dog gets a lot of red dots. An insect spray that works on animals is a good idea to have with you. The advice that keeps the dog injury-free Walking: If you are going out for a long walk, it is important to train the dog for it. If you have a dog that is only used to walking for half an hour a day, it will be a big leap to embark on a seven-hour walk in the heat. The car journey: A car gets hot incredibly quickly. It can go very quickly from being a decent temperature in the car, to the dog having huge problems if it is left in the car. Take care of the dog in the car – it can get too hot, is the call from the police. Police online patrol Make sure there is good ventilation in the car. It is often the case that we have good ventilation where we sit and drive, while there is quieter air in the boot. Stop often, air the dog and offer water. Bathing: Make sure the dog does not drink too much salt water when bathing. Dogs can get salt poisoning or stomach twisting, which means the stomach physically spins around on itself. It can become acutely critical. Also check that the mountain water is ok. Hare plague and algal blooms can lead to poisoning. The mountain veterinarian also recommends bathing before a long car journey. Damp fur cools the dog down. Photo: private Hitch: Never tie the dog to the hitch or anything that can move away. Then you can risk injuries that are painful or, in the worst case, fatal. Cut nails: Cut your nails before your trip. The longer they are, the easier it is for damage to the claws. It’s nice to let go on the mountain tour. Bring a first aid kit: Bring a first aid kit. It may contain elastic bandages to cover wounds and stop bleeding. Medicinal ointment can keep wounds free of infection. A thermometer can be used to check body temperature in the heat.
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