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Properly Restraining your Pet in the Car Could Save their Lives & Others

For years, Americans have been buckling up. The proper use of lap/shoulder belts have been shown to reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat car occupant s by 45 percent, while reducing the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50 percent. Further research has shown that unbelted rear seat passengers increase the death rate of front seat passengers by up to 5 times. We buckle up ourselves and children to ensure all passengers safety, or do we? What about our pets?

A pet that is not properly restrained in a vehicle is a danger to itself and other passengers in the vehicle. Even the best behaved pet travelers can get overly excited or frightened while riding in a car. This behavior can easily distract the driver, causing an accident. An unrestrained pet can potentially become a flying projectile in the event of a sudden stop or accident – a lethal danger to the pet and other passengers in the vehicle. Unfortunately, instances of pets being thrown through the windshield are all too common in severe accidents.

The dangers are more likely than one may think. A vehicle involved in an accident traveling at only 30 mph can cause a 15 pound child to create an impact of 675 pounds. Similarly, a 60 pound dog can cause an impact of 2700 pounds. Imagine the injury such an impact would cause for the helpless pet as well as other passengers.

Responsible pet owners need to take heed of the dangers of unrestrained pets. Many pet owners believe restraint is not necessary for “around town” travel – the bank, the post office, the pet store. However, this is when most accidents occur.

Yet another important consideration is that in the event of an accident, a frightened pet may run out into traffic while rescue workers enter the vehicle to assist passengers. Or it may attack those who are trying to help. There are many pet restraint options available. Pet safety belts, pet car seats (with built-in seat belts), travel crates, and vehicle pet barriers are some excellent options. Selecting the proper restraint option, best suited for your pet is essential. Whatever method you choose to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle, be sure to give your pet ample time to adapt. For example, if you choose a travel crate, place the crate in your home and put some of your pets favorite toys or blanket it. Allow your pet to go in and out of the crate at its leisure. Eventually, put the crate in your vehicle and place your pet in crate. Start out taking short car rides and gradually increase the time until your pet is comfortable. If you choose a pet safety belt, let your pet wear the harness around the house. Allow them time to feel comfortable in the harness prior to strapping them in the car. Similar to the travel crate, start out with short car rides and gradually build up. No matter what method of restraint you utilize, back seat or cargo travel is the safest.

In addition to safety, make your pet’s comfort a priority. Just as it’s important for your “seat” to be comfortable your pet’s seat should be comfortable too.

Let’s all do what’s right for our pets. Pets are members of the family and their safety is our responsibility.

About the Author

Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TRIPSwithPETS.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her popular pet travel site features pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the United States, along with other helpful pet travel resources. Her mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy, and safe in their travels.

Help with Packing?

So I’m leaving for Cancun on Saturday. Going to be there for a week with the gf. Plan to relax, get drunk, swim, jet ski, check out the ruins, a nice dinner or two, hit up some bars and clubs, shop, a dolphin swim, and workout if I can. Anyway this is my packing list, any numbers you would modify, anything I’m missing or should leave at home? I don’t like not bringing enough stuff forcing me to do laundry on vacation, but overpacking isn’t that good either.

-Board Shorts/Swim Trunks x2
-Cargo Shorts x 2
-Everyday Jeans x 1
-Polo Shirts x 3
-T-shirts x 3
-Undershirts x 2
-underwear x 7
-socks x 8
-Tank Tops/Athletic tops x 2
-Athletic Shorts x 1
-sleepwear x 1
-Zories/Flip-Flops/Sandals x 2
-Running/walking/workout shoe x 1
-Casual Walking (nicer) shoes x1
-belts x 2
-long sleeve button shirt x1
-Short Sleeve Button shirt x 2
-Khaki Pants x1
- rain jacket top x 1
- toiletries
-camera
-sunblock
-bug spray – ?

Thanks a Bunch.

~G

See below:

1.Only one belt… (U don’t need 2 belts, unless U want to show off

2.No rain jacket…. Get wet and enjoy

3.If U flying – TSA will not allow any lotion, liquid et. … Buy it from local

4.If you plan to stay week, keep handy some electronics ..like laptop, it is very useful in hotel. Also GPS mobile phone

5.Do not forget Cash $$$$ or travelers cheques, and credit cards.

6.Bring your cool mind with you. Do not spoil it on few minor things, and let it go…. After few years this minute things will be forgotten and you will remember only happy memory

7.Finally do not forget ur gf. Very Imp.

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