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Buckling up is an important safety precaution for your pet. Many states and provinces now require that
pets be restrained while in a moving vehicle, and restraints have several advantages. They help protect
pets in case of a collision, and they keep pets from running loose and distracting the driver. They also
keep pets from escaping the car through an open window or door.
Cats and smaller dogs are often most comfortable in pet carriers, which can be purchased in various
sizes at most pet stores or online at http://www.pettravelstore.com Carriers give many animals a sense of
security and familiar surroundings, and can be secured to the car seat with a seat belt or a specially
designed carrier restraint. There are also pet restraints available that can be used without carriers,
including harnesses,
booster seats, and seat belt attachments.
There are even specially designed pet car seats, as well as vehicle barriers, and truck/pickup restraint
systems.
No matter what kind of restraint you use, be sure that it does not permit your pet's head to extend
outside the car window. If pets ride with their heads outside the car, particles of dirt can penetrate
the eyes, ears, and nose, causing injury or infections. Excessive amounts of cold air taken into lungs
can also cause illness.
Pet restraint in the car takes a bit more time, but pet safety is the responsibility of the pet owner. As pets are
not able to care for their own safety, they count on you to keep them safe.
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