Health
Beyond restraint and carrier options, there are other pet safety concerns that owners should be aware of. Concerns that are obvious, but often overlooked:
Never leave your pet in a hot car, even for a short period of time.
You should always bring water for your pet when you travel with them.
Bring your pets' papers with you, especially their vaccination records.
Make sure your pet's ID tags are up to date. They should have both your information, and the information of where you are headed, such as hotel phone number or other contacts.
Safety
When you get into a car, you buckle yourself in and put your child in a car seat, but one member of the family often gets forgotten the family pet.
There are many diffeant kinds of buckle up systems for your car. Unrestrained pet can escape and be hit by another vehicle, cause another collision, or attack emergency crews trying to help you in an accident. If you were to get into an accident while driving 35 mph, a 60-pound unrestrained dog could cause an impact of over 2000 pounds, slamming into a car seat, windshield, or passenger. If the dog if not seriously injured, it can get in the way of rescue workers, costing them time in for those hurt in the accident. The last thing an ambulance crew needs upon arriving at an accident scene is to have a scared and protective dog guarding its family in their way. When choosing a restraint or carrier, it is recommended that it be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. It recommend that if your dog will be riding on the seat, and not in a restraint or carrier, they should be put in a harness and safety belt to keep them secure in case of sudden stops or changes in direction. All pets should be allowed time to get used to any kind of carrier or restraint before they are expected to ride inside it. It is recommended that cats should always be in a carrier when traveling.
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