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A special car travel kit for dogs ensures safety and comfort on the road. This ensures a stress-free journey and prevents damage to the car interior.
Travel safely and comfortably with your dog by using the right kit.
Such as backseat covers, dog car seats, or a dog carrier. In this blog post, you can read how to make car travel pleasant for both your dog and yourself.
1. Harness + Safe Car Seat for Dogs
In some cases, traveling with your dog in the car is necessary. Perhaps for a visit to the vet, or because you want to take your four-legged friend on vacation. Naturally, you want to transport your dog responsibly and safely in the car.
This can be done with harnesses, but also with safe dog car seats.
These raised seats for small and large dogs are waterproof, equipped with reinforced walls and safety straps. These allow you to easily attach the dog seat to the back seat.
Car seats offer a better view for your dog, but also greater safety. If you have to brake suddenly or swerve, your four-legged friend will remain stable in the backseat.
Which car seat should you choose for your dog?
Whether you choose a car seat for the center console, the front seat, or the back seat depends on the size of your dog.
- You can choose an XL dog seat with a weight capacity of up to 25 kg and measuring 75 x 50 x 50 cm.
- There are also seats for large breeds or small dogs and puppies up to 6 kg. For example, for breeds like Chihuahuas and Pomeranians.
2. Backseat cover for a dog
Backseat covers are also essential as part of a special dog travel kit. They guarantee a safe car journey.
A cover also protects the interior from scratches, hair, and dirt.
Premium Backseat Cover: 3-in-1
You want to travel safely and comfortably with your dog, but at the same time you also want to protect the interior and upholstery of your car from hair, damage, and dirt such as saliva and sand.
A 3-in-1 dog car seat cover can be used as a backseat cover, but also as a backseat extender or car divider.
This makes traveling with your dog stress-free, but certainly also safe and practical.
- This back seat cover has a hard bottom with non-slip so the cover stays in place perfectly.
- The hard bottom gives your dog more room to lie down or turn around while traveling.
- The walls are fitted with sturdy panels and made of waterproof material. This makes the cover easy to clean.
- The separation between the rear and front seats prevents dangerous situations while driving.
3. Easy Car Access for Dogs: When and Why a Dog Ramp is Necessary
Traveling comfortably with dogs in the car also involves ensuring safe and easy access.
For example, by using a foldable dog ramp with non-slip steps.
You can use these sturdy ramps for several important reasons. First and foremost, because the dog no longer has to jump in or out of the car. This helps prevent injuries.
A ramp is a must for all four-legged friends, but especially for puppies and older dogs to prevent joint problems.
A folding aluminum dog ramp is the perfect solution for tall cars or SUVs.
4. Dog Carrier
Besides car seats, you can also safely transport your dog in the car in a
dog carrier.
Choosing the right bag involves measuring your four-legged friend correctly. This ensures sufficient room to move, comfort, and safety during car travel.
What should you do?
- Weight: Weigh your dog to determine its carrying capacity.
- Length: Measure the length from the chest to the base of the tail + 10 cm.
- Height: Measure the height from the shoulder point to the base of the leg + 10 cm.
- Width: Measure the widest part of the shoulder point x 2 + 10 cm.
Read here
for more information with photos on how to measure a dog for a carrier.
- Make sure you have a high-quality car seat, carrier, or car seat cover with thick padding. This not only provides shock absorption but also prevents muscle injuries and stiffness.
- It's also important to choose a cover, seat, or dog carrier with a non-slip bottom. This prevents the surface from sliding and ensures more stability during travel.
Open a window slightly to allow sufficient oxygen to circulate and prevent the temperature in the car from rising too high.
So be careful when turning on the car heater.
5. Portable water bottles and collapsible dog bowls: Convenient solutions for feeding on the go
If you're planning a long car trip and want to take your dog with you, it's also important to consider convenient solutions for feeding on the go.
Such as a portable dog water bottle or collapsible dog bowls that are easy to store.
Traveling with older dogs or puppies: solutions for car travel
Want to take a car ride with an older dog?
Transporting senior dogs is best done in a comfortable
soft dog crate
or on a
dog seat cover with thick padding.
This provides shock absorption during the journey.
This is especially important if your older dog suffers from joint or muscle problems.
To make it easier for your dog to get into the car, you can use a folding ramp.
Traveling with a puppy in the car for the first time?
Then a good first experience is important. Transport your young dog in a high-quality dog seat combined with a harness, or in a ventilated dog carrier.
This creates a safe, stable, and familiar space for young dogs, making future travel stress-free.
Comfortable travel with your dog starts with purchasing a good travel set
At Zoospot you'll find everything you need for a safe and comfortable car ride without stress.
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