Pets are a big part of our
lives and when our children leave home it stands to reason that we get
lonely. It isn’t unusual to crave the company of a
delightful “fur person” and seniors are no different than anyone else in this
respect. The good thing is that we
actually have more time and money to indulge our four footed friends. The
recent scare about contaminated pet food has made us all aware that we need to
read labels and think about environmentally friendly products.
Many of us take our dogs
along with us when we go out in our cars. The dog enjoys every minute of an
outing whether it is a trip to an off-leash area or just accompanying you on
your errands. People actually buy cars that
will easily accommodate their dogs and are just as careful about selecting the
right safety products as they were with their kids.
Instead of fussing about muddy paw prints and
other accidents why not put seat covers on to protect your upholstery before
the first accident happens. If you are
going to stress about every stain it will take the enjoyment out of your trip
and your relationship. Dogs roaming
loose in your car are a safety hazard.
People are required to wear seatbelts and your dog should too.
Harnesses, which also double as seatbelts can keep your dog from flying through
the windshield when you step on the brakes.
Your small dogs will enjoy raised car seats that are designed so that Fido
is raised to window level and can see out. Other travel items recommended by Monica Fischer’s article for
the NW Auto Resource (Sunday, February 22, 2009) about the right travel gar for your traveling
dog include towels, food or treats, water,
leashes, a lint roller and a stain and odor remover.
Traveling with pets can prove to be a
challenge for owners of all ages, but if you pack a travel kit and decide to
just roll with the punches it can be a lot of fun for you.
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