11/20/2025
As Holiday season is now in full swing and traveling is upon us, are you planning on traveling with your pet(s)? 🚘🐾
🤓Did you know pets are generally safer in a kennel or other vehicle appropriate travel space or harness?
Here are tips and tricks to help make sure you’re ready for travel with your best furry-pal! 🐶🐱🐰🐻
Some crates undergo rigorous testing to be crash tested to keep out beloved pets safe. Always look for those on packaging and website when ordering. While they are often a little more expensive the cost of a life is worth it. When choosing a crate make sure that you pet can stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably. Always make sure your kennel is properly secured inside the vehicle.
Backseats are generally safer than front seats. This is for a couple reasons. If the airbags were to go off the back seat is better, just like our kids! Also, in the back seat they are less of a distraction for the driver.
Harnesses are also an option. Again, there are some that go through the process of being crash tested. Make sure you choose one that secure to a seatbelt or other safety device. Harnesses protect the dogs but preventing them becoming projectile in the event of an accident.
Outside of safety always make sure you have all necessary equipment. Plenty of food, water, leashes, bowls, p**p bags, any medication, identification tags or other tracking devices, veterinary records if necessary. While many dogs like to stick their heads out the window beaware that this can be dangerous. Things can fly off the road or other debris can hit them. Of course don’t leave your pets unattended in the vehicle and be prepared for weather changes. I like to keep ettowels and blankets
