GENERAL INTEREST
Peace ,
love and
muddy paws
• Try not to feed your pet right before
you leave or when you’re on the road,
but do keep a supply of their favourite
biscuits or treats so you can stay in
control. Never let dogs off the lead in a
car park or motorway service area.
• Keep your pets out of the front
seat and off your lap. Driving with an
unsecured pet in the front seat could
distract you at a safety-critical moment.
You never know when your pet
might react to something they think is
interesting outside the car. Ideally dogs
should be behind a guard or correctly
strapped in in the back seat. Cats
or smaller creatures should be in an
appropriately secured carrier.
Many of us take to the road with our
pets and if we are lucky enough
might even have a place for them
at our desks. But much as we love
them, now and again our furry
friends can pose a few challenges
when we’re driving. Here are some
tips for those driving with pets.
• Leaving your pet alone in
the car, no matter what the
temperature might feel like
outside, is a big no.
• Try to take along familiar
toys and bedding to provide
a relaxed setting. This allows
greater comfort on the
journey.
• Don’t change up the menu!
A sudden switch in your pet’s
food before the journey
can upset them (and their
stomach!) and that’s not
what you want when you’re
stuck in the car together.
• Take water and a bowl with
you to keep your favourite
companion well hydrated.
• Take frequent stops for
exercise and calls of nature.
Keep a supply of poo bags in
the car just in case.
• Don’t let your pet stick its
head out of the window. It may
enjoy the draft but it’s a major
league distraction for you and
other drivers as well as being
potentially very damaging for
their eyes. Dog’s eyes were
never designed to travel at
60mph!
An unhappy pet equals an unhappy driver so always plan and prepare well in advance for any journey with a
furry friend. An unrestrained dog or cat becomes a projectile in the event of sudden braking, potentially injuring
drivers, passengers and pets alike. Just as with a child in the car fit the best equipment, which is custom designed
for your size of pet and everyone will arrive relaxed, content and ready for action.”
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