If you are going to take your pet on a trip, you should consider buying a dog car seat. A four-legged friend in a car seat will be much more comfortable, than in the trunk. The seat also keeps your pet safe, driver and passengers. Additional advantage – protection of car seats from dirt and hair.
Dog car seat: dimensions
Car seats for dogs vary in size. Sometimes the size is indicated as for clothing: S, M, L, XL. But usually the label says the dimensions in centimeters and the maximum weight of the animal.. For the smallest breeds of dogs, a product of the size 30 x 30 cm. For larger ones, you should buy size L or XL, eg, 50 cm long and approx. 40 cm wide.
note! When checking dimensions, make sure, whether the information concerns the inside of the seat or the outside. The difference can be significant- 7-8 cm.
Dog car seat: the cloth
Usually, dog seats are made of waterproof fabric, which is easy to keep clean. However, well, if inside the chair will be made with soft and breathable material, Velcro attached, zipper or buttons. So you can easily remove the inside and wash.
Dog car seat: fixture and assembly method
It is very important to pay attention to the belts, with which the seat is equipped:
- material quality(they must be strong)
- how many,
- can you attach a dog collar / leash and are they adjustable.
Check out, Is the installation of the seat too difficult?. Usually, seat stability is ensured by the use of three belts.
Dog car seat: optional equipment
Some car seat models have a container for additional items.. It is located at the bottom under the seat..
An alternative to a car seat for dogs
The animal can be safe in the car, if you put it on a special mat for transporting dogs and secure it well with special belts. Good decision – comfortable padded harness and two-point safety harness . They are much better than single.
Pet stores also offer carriers with harnesses for transporting small dogs and cats., which can be attached to the seat with straps and used as a car seat.
Dog car seat: prices
Dog seat prices vary. They range from 1000 up to more 3000 thousand hryvnia. A lot depends on the design., but the type of materials used has a significant impact.
