The Do’s and Don’ts of Pet Travel
Summer vacation time is approaching swiftly. Specifically, Memorial Day Weekend is a perfect time for a weekend getaway or road trip. Having your pet tag along your pet tag along on your family outing is not only fun and enjoyable for the whole family; your pet will enjoy it as well.
This article contains some important tips to consider when traveling with your pet. Your trip will be more enjoyable if you keep your dog safe and content in the car. A dog or cat left unrestrained may be a hazardous distraction to the driver. There is actually equipment designed specifically for traveling with your pet.
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.
Various dangers exist when pets are left unrestrained in the vehicle. Although many pets are well behaved in the car, consider your pets safety if you happen to be involved in an auto 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 safe substitute to a dog crate. A properly fitted auto pet harness will allow your pet to sit and lie down comfortably during travel and will provide protection 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!
Preparing a safe vacation is a walk in the park at Jake’s Dog House where you will recieve great prices on a Car Safety Vest Dog Harness or Pet Car Seats.
