The travel season is approaching and we would like to remind all pet owners to keep your animal safe when traveling with you in the car.

Always keep your dog buckled up! Remember, a dog that jumps around in the car is not only a safety hazard for the driver, it is also very dangerous for your animal in case of an accident. If you hit another vehicle or get hit yourself, an unprotected pet will just “fly” like a rocket through the car, in worse scenarios through a window or windshield. Serious injuries or even death are often a result of this careless behavior.

Please - for your and your pet’s sake - keep your dog safely restrained. Start early, and stay firm. Some dogs are not happy at the beginning, but will get used to it sooner or later. And don’t give in to whining or barking! Remember that it could save your animal’s life, or at least the expense of a costly bill.

We are always looking for safe and convenient products and recently found a multi-purpose car seat/suit case/bed. This product is called “Car Seat Stowaway” and sold by The Pampered Pet Mart . The car seat can easily be changed into a suitcase for your animal, and even to a bed. Perfect for travel - short or long distance! For more information go to their website and click on “Carriers” in the “General Dog Section”. The web site offers a variety of safe and convenient carriers, airline carriers, backpacks, and much more. It’s worth checking it out.