How to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Car

How to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Car
Keep pets restrained in the car; unrestrained pets can be easily injured in accidents, or cause them.Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
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Q: My seatbelt will help protect me if I’m involved in a car accident, and I want the same for my dog, Gucci, who often rides with me. What’s the best way to keep him safe?
A: You’re wise to restrain Gucci in the car. Not only could he be injured in a crash, but an accident could hurl him against you, preventing you from controlling your car. Unrestrained pets can also cause accidents by distracting the driver or crawling under the brake pedal.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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