Pet Travel Safety and Comfort Tips

Pet Travel Safety and Comfort Tips

by Joanne Gallagher

Vacation time is right around the corner. On Memorial Day Weekend, a lot of us hit the road for a weekend getaway or daily road trips. Taking your pet along makes the trip a complete family outing. Most dogs love to ride in cars and its fun to take them along with you wherever you go.

There are some important things to keep in mind when traveling with your pet. Keeping your dog safe and content in the car will make the road trip more enjoyable for you and also aid in your safety. An unrestrained dog or cat in the car during travel can be a hazardous distraction to a driver. There is pet gear designed especially for dog travel.

Animals should be secure during the trip and not allowed to jump around or hang out of the window. Dont allow your pet to ride with their head outside the window. There is a danger of inner ear damage, lung infections, and injury from objects flying by your car. Use your car's air conditioner to provide cool air for your dog.

Numerous dangers exist when pets are left free to roam around in the vehicle. Even though many pets are quite well behaved in an automobile, you should really consider your pets safety if you happen to be involved in an automobile accident.

Make certain your pet cannot roam around the vehicle. Options include a pet safety belt, pet harness or pet car seat. These pet auto travel safety devices ensure that should an accident happen, your pet is not thrown from the vehicle or into other passengers.

A dog auto harness that attaches to the car's safety belt is a Perfect alternative to a dog crate. Properly fitted, a pet harness will permit your pet to sit and lie down contentedly during your trip and will provide security during sudden stops or emergency turns.

Car Safety Vest Dog Harness by ODonnell provides protection to your pet while riding in a vehicle. These harnesses are crash tested to the same standards as a child safety seat. Thirty (30) lbs. at 30 mph. Their universal metal buckle fits into most seat belt receptacles. Made and manufactured from ballistic nylon, the harness provides extra security for your pet's protection.

Traveling with your pets can add to the family's vacation experience. Keep your dog or cats safety in mind whether you are going on a quick trip or on long distance vacation! - 20511

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