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Drink Up: Bring Your Own Water Along For the Ride
When traveling with a pooch — bring water. Not everyone normally treats a pet to purified beverages, but you can reuse old water bottles by filling with your home's tap water before you go. That way your pooch willl have the same drinking water he's used to, an especially helpful step for sensitive tummies.
Let Dogs Take a Backseat
Road trip! If you're hitting the mean streets for a trip this (long) weekend, don't forget a safe spot for your pet. As cute as it is to have him ride shotgun, or in your lap, I don't recommend it.
How Often Do Your Pets Take Car Trips?
Well they're usually not behind the wheel — don't worry, this car is parked — but how often do your pets travel via car?
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CarTatt: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
These aren't stickers for tweens' Trapper Keepers — do those still exist? — they're for adults 16 and up. Why, you may wonder?
I Need Your Help . . . Potty Time on Cross Country Cat Drives?
Most kitties are not lining up to take a car ride like the cutely curious cat pictured. Leaving the house way less frequently than canine counterparts, home is definitely where their hearts stay.Relocating with a pet that hates cars is not easy but I've never stopped to consider the litter problem for trips including several days of driving. When advising about what to do with pets and movers on Thursday, I spotted this bathroom break question in the comments — peep it when you read more
Quiz: What Do You Know About Dogs Left in Cars?
The weather's heating up and it's time to head out! Before you do, I wanted to give you a heads up on leaving a dog inside for a "quick errand" on your way back again. Ever notice how hot your car gets on a Summer day?
Seat Belt Plus This Product Equals Safe Car Trips
Not everyone's lucky enough to have a fabulously pet-friendly SUV or super-sized wagon with room for crates in the back. So imagine difficult travel with crates precariously balancing behind you or coaxing a dog to stay strapped into a belt, sitting back on the seat. Doesn't sound like my idea of a good time.If this sounds all too familiar and not too fun, banish uncomfortable car rides and check out the innovative Seat Extender ($80).
Honda Element Goes to the Dogs!
I may not be in the market for a new car, but the Element would top my list if I was. Already a great option for big-dog owners, the 2009 model is packed full of pet-friendly goodness. Want to see my fave features of the car making its big debut at the New York International Auto Show today?
Do Tell: Does This Product Make You Uncomfortable, Too?
In no way do I support the idea of leaving pets in a closed car, no matter the temperature or time you'll be away. However, I know from trips around town that many, many people still do this. It makes me sad to see pups trapped inside cars when I walk by but hey, what can I do?
This Crate Makes the Car Part of Vet and Groomer Trips Easier
When picking up a jumbo-sized bag of dog food at my local pet megastore, I noticed a frustrated-looking owner try to lure his poodle into a standard crate in the back of his SUV fresh from the in-house groomers. Now, some people find it easier to load up a pup inside the home before carrying the animal and crate out to the car, but this isn't always possible on the way back.With larger dogs, couple a pet ramp with a side opening crate like The Other Door Steel Crate ($200). It's way easier to let a pet walk in from the side than have to maneuver to the traditional lengthwise door in a limited car space or this model has (yet) another door on top for lifting and loading – that's three ways total!
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