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Traveling By Car
Dogs who enjoy car
travel need not be confined to a carrier if your vehicle has a
restraining harness (available at pet-supply stores and from Saab
Cars) or if a passenger can restrain the animal.
Because most cats are
not as comfortable traveling in cars, for their own safety as
well as yours, it is best to keep them in a carrier.
Dogs and cats should
always be kept safely inside the car.
Pets who are allowed
to stick their heads out the window can be injured by particles
of debris or become ill from having cold air forced into their
lungs.
Never transport a pet
in the back of an open pickup truck.
Stop frequently to
allow your pet to exercise and eliminate.
Never permit your pet
to leave the car without a collar, ID tag, and leash.
Never leave your pet
unattended in a parked car.
On warm days, the temperature
in your car can rise to 120° in a matter of minutes, even with
the windows opened slightly.
Furthermore, an animal
left alone in a car is an invitation to pet thieves.
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