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The Do's and Don'ts of Pet Travel |
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Written by Joanne Gallagher
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Wednesday, 09 December 2009 09:31 |
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Vacation time is quickly approaching. Memorial Day Weekend in particular, is a popular time for a weekend getaway or daily road trips. Bringing your pet makes the family outing complete. It is enjoyable to bring your dog on the family trip and most dogs love to travel.
by JoanneGallagher
Vacation time is quickly approaching. Memorial Day Weekend in particular, is a popular time for a weekend getaway or daily road trips. Bringing your pet makes the family outing complete. It is enjoyable to bring your dog on the family trip and most dogs love to travel.
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.
Pets should be protected during the trip by not allowing them to jump around or poking their head out of the window. Allowing your pet to ride with their head outside the window can cause harm the inner ear, infections to the lungs, and damage from flying debris. Your car's air conditioner works just fine for your dog.
There are serious dangers with unrestrained pets that travel in the car. Even if your pet is well behaved in the car, you still have to consider your pets safety if you to slam on your brakes or get into an auto accident.
Be certain your dog or cat cannot meander around the automobile. Multiple solutions are available including a pet safety belt, pet harness or pet car seat. Pet auto travel safety devices such as these offer security should an auto accident take place by securing your pet inside the vehicle.
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.
Pets are great traveling partners and add to the family's vacation experience. Whether you are going on a quick trip or on long distance vacation; your pets safety is essential for everyone on the road!
About the Author:
Preparing a safe escape is a easy task at Jake's Dog House where you will recieve great prices on a Car Safety Vest Dog Harness or Pet Car Seats. |
