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5 Tips for Safe Car Travel
When
 it comes to taking our pets for rides in the car, it’s only natural 
that some will be more into it than others. But whether you have the dog
 that loves to stick his head out the 
window
 and catch a breeze, or the cat that is intent on scratching through the
 upholstery on your backseat, there are some ways you can ease the 
stress on everybody and plan for a more pleasant ride:
Make sure your pet is secured while you travel. Never leave 
your pet (especially your cat) free to roam around the car. There are 
many options for safely securing them—from harnesses to car seats to 
crates and carriers. Find what works best for you and use it every time 
your pet rides with you in the car.
Keep a pet kit in the car. Fill a small box with some things 
you might need while out with your pet: extra water, treats, a towel, 
waste bags, first aid essentials, and cleaning wipes (if you’ve ever had
 a pet get sick in your car, you know that the more cleaning aids you 
have on hand the better!). Keep the kit in the trunk of your car so you 
know that you’re always covered in an emergency.
Get your pet used to the ride. Some pets take to car rides 
right away, while others are a bit more resistant. Start your pet off 
with short drives around the block to get them comfortable, and by the 
time you need to take them somewhere further away, they’ll know what to 
expect.
Never leave your pet alone in the car. It doesn’t matter what 
the weather is like outside or how short of a time period you’ll be 
gone, leaving your pet alone in the car is incredibly dangerous. Even 
with the windows open, cars can easily become 
furnaces
 in hot weather, and in cold weather, they quickly become frigid without
 the heat blasting. Always choose to be safe rather than sorry and avoid
 ever leaving your pet alone in the car.
Don’t feed your pet a huge meal before setting out. Same goes 
for giving your pet a lot to drink. We all know how easy it is to get a 
little car sick—avoid the possibility of making your pet miserable on a 
long car ride by only feeding light meals. If you can, try to not feed 
your pet in the three to four hours prior to setting off.
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