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7 useful car accessories for dogs

Posted December 3, 2020

Blond woman drives with Labrador Retriever secured in backseat with protective seat cover. Use car accessories for dogs to keep your pup safe and comfortable whether you're going for a short drive or a road trip.
Use car accessories for dogs to keep your pup safe and comfortable whether you’re going for a short drive or a road trip.

Would you like to have the best car ride adventure with your dog? Whether you are headed to the nearest town or for long trips, you need to pack your car’s roof rack with dog essentials, like a dog blanket, toys, and a carrier. Besides, have the following seven useful car accessories for dogs to make your pet happy and comfortable.

1. Dog seat belt

A seat belt holds your dog securely and prevents distractions as you drive. In case of accidents or quick braking, the straps prevent injuries to your dog. A seat belt is also ideal if your dog is the type that likes looking out through the window. Not only is the act risky to your dog, but it can also pose a risk to other drivers on the road if your dog jumps out unexpectedly.

It is ideal to choose an adjustable dog seat belt for the comfort of your dog. Or would you not love your dog being comfortable as you are? So, do not ignore having an adjustable, crash-tested, and right-sized dog seat belt both for your dog’s safety and comfort.

2. Dog car harness

A dog harness is essential for the safety of your pet. It keeps your dog securely in the vehicle by providing firm support to prevent injuries in instances like car collisions. You may want to bring along a crate for your dog, but this may not be an excellent idea if your car is a small type that doesn’t accommodate the dog crate or kennel. Additionally, you may need to keep your dog happy and sit like your family member in the back seat. Thus, a dog car harness will be the best idea.

Make sure you choose a harness of the right size to keep your dog comfortable. Remember to also choose the best quality harness with features such as breathable fabric, more adjustment points, quick car seat attachments, and crash-tested for safety.

3. Dog booster seat

If you need to make your dog comfortable on your long road trip, get a dog booster seat. It will be necessary to get a seat of a suitable size that provides a safe and comfortable space for your dog to promote safety while you’re behind the wheel. The comfort from these seats also prevents your dog from car sickness. You can choose a seat with bowls for food and water when traveling for a long journey.

4. Waterproof car seat cover

Dog seat covers are ideal for keeping your car neat and making your dog comfortable moving around, especially if your dog doesn’t like restraining. Your dog can go to the bathroom or poop on your car seat, and, even with your training, it can get uncomfortable and throw up anywhere.

While feeding on the way, you still find your pup throwing food everywhere. Is this not stressful? You should find a waterproof dog seat cover that is removable and easy to wash to make your life easier by preventing dirt, vomit, urine, or dog poop from staining your car seat.

5. Car door protector

Your canine-friend offers good company but can cause damages or stains on your car door from her claws, drooling, and muddy stains. For your new cozy car, getting a door protector that is waterproof and dirt-resistant eliminates all your worries concerning dog car rides.

6. Pet emergency kit

You must have run into a dog emergency in any of your travels before. From experience, you understand the importance of carrying an emergency kit that suits your dog’s needs in your car. The essentials to include in the first aid box are required medications in case of car sickness, hydrogen peroxide, a first aid book, emergency vet numbers, your dog’s vaccination status, a bandage, and a muzzle.

Apart from availability, you need to know how to use the emergency kit and the dos and don’ts if your dog develops a complication on the way. Regardless of your travel destination, please have an emergency plan for your dog.

7. Car ramp

Would you like to avoid trouble resulting from your dog entering or exiting the car? A car ramp will help solve your issue by making it easier for your dog to get in and out of the car safely. It prevents injuries to you and your doggy. You need to choose the best ramp, depending on your preference for a nice experience.

Summing up

You understand what essentials you need for your dog to have a safe and comfortable ride on a road trip. Always remember to use these car accessories for dogs to have more fun and provide safety and comfort for your dog.

Rebecca Siggers is a passionate writer and guest blogger. Writing helps her to improve her knowledge, skills, and understanding of a specific industry. She loves writing and sharing her knowledge, mostly in the travel industry. She believes traveling is the key to a peaceful life and wants to spread her belief worldwide. Besides writing, she loves traveling and reading.

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