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Road-Tripping with Fido? How to Safely Travel With Your Pet

ROAD-TRIPPING WITH FIDO? SHOW SOME RESTRAINT Although driving without securing a small child in a car seat is illegal in all 50 states, only New Jersey bans pets from riding unrestrained in cars. What's worse: animal restraints-specifically those for dogs-are not widely used, even though pet travel has increased 300 percent since 2005. THE SC ARY TR UTH of dogs traveling in a of pet owners admit to traveling in a car with a dog. Unrestrained pets could delay emergency responders' access to injured human passengers. 90% 98% car are not properly restrained. Unrestrained pets could escape through a window and cause a second accident. of dog owners admit to being distracted by their pets while driving. At 35 mph, a 60-pound dog becomes a 2,700-pound projectile. 33% E100 TIPS FOR A SAFER TRIP Don't allow a dog to ride with its head outside a car window, as dirt and debris can cause Dogs should never ride on a driver's lap. Small pets should ride in crates or travel-safe dog beds. Large dogs should be restrained with harnesses linked to a car's seat belts. injury or infection. TAKE ACTION LEARN MORE ABOUT ANIMAL SAFETY AT TAKEPART.COM/ANIMALS SOURCES: AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, BARKBUCKLEUP.COM, AAA, KURGO Take INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN BY COLUMN FIVE Part .........

Road-Tripping with Fido? How to Safely Travel With Your Pet

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Although driving without securing a small child in a car seat is illegal in all 50 states, only New Jersey bans pets from riding unrestrained in cars. What's worse: animal restraints—specifically th...

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