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In 1965 Ralph Nader began championing car safety features such as the seat belt in his book Unsafe At Any Speed. As a result of this, today very few of us think twice about buckling up ourselves or our children when we go for a ride in a car. However, in a recent survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, 80 percent of pet owners say they never restrain their pets when traveling. Unfortunately, just like humans, pets can sustain injuries from automobile travel when left unrestrained. For a small animal, even a sudden stop could result in a serious injury or death.

There are a variety of pet restraints or containers offered on the market now. Harnesses which connect to most standard seat belts are typically used for dogs. A harness should fit comfortably around the dog’s body—not so loose that the dog could slip out of it and not so tight that it digs into their fur. Crates can also be used to transport pets within a car. A seat belt should be secured around the crate to prevent it from bouncing around which will in turn reduce the chance of injury to the pet. Pet car seats are also available now. Like a child’s booster seat, these seats elevate the pet so they can enjoy the view. The car seat is fastened into the car with a seat belt and the pet is secured in the car seat with a harness.

The next time you hit the road with your pet, whether it’s a long or short trip, keep these safety tips in mind:

---The back seat is the best place to restrain your pet because you can better avoid air-bag injuries and pet-induced accidents, i.e., a sudden nose or paw on the steering wheel.

---Don’t ever let your pet hang his head out of the car window. By allowing this you risk injury from debris or cold air forced into the lungs during winter months. For the same reasons you should never allow your pet to ride in the back of a pickup truck.

---Never leave your pet unattended in a parked car as vehicular temperatures can spike 30 to 40 degrees in a matter of minutes

Amy Taylor is co-owner of Quite Fetching, the online store that helps you share leisure time with your canine. http://www.quitefetching.com

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