Photo: Subaru
Just like any other passenger, your dog can be seriously injured in a collision because you know, physics. Subaru - along with other carmakers - have some solutions to this issues, including pet restraints and useful advice.
Skoda just unveiled a seatbelt for dogs that will keep your companion safe during that summer roadtrip. It attaches to the regular seatbelt and comes in sizes from small to extra large, but Subaru is taking things to a new level, trying to change driver mentalities.
The Japanese carmaker is trying to make pet owners understand that whenever dogs are travelling in the main cabin of the vehicle they should be strapped in via a dedicated harness.
However, the safest solution is for them to be placed in the boot inside their own crate or behind an approved dog guard throughout the journey. Why? Here's what the experts say:
"Unrestrained in a sudden impact of emergency stop, dogs can become ‘canine cannonballs’ with potentially fatal consequences for both the animal and other passengers – for example, at 30 mph a 32-kilo (66 lbs) Labrador or German Shepherd is thrown forward with the force equivalent to being hit by a baby elephant weighing 100 kilos (220 lbs)."
Long story short, just as you wouldn’t drive without a seatbelt, don’t forget to either buckle-up or correctly transport your pets when you're traveling by car.
Also, you shouldn't leave your pets unattended in cars, just like you shouldn't leave your children locked up, especially in hot weather. Why? Less than 20 minutes in a hot car can prove fatal to a dog should its body temperature exceed 41°C.
The Japanese carmaker is trying to make pet owners understand that whenever dogs are travelling in the main cabin of the vehicle they should be strapped in via a dedicated harness.
However, the safest solution is for them to be placed in the boot inside their own crate or behind an approved dog guard throughout the journey. Why? Here's what the experts say:
"Unrestrained in a sudden impact of emergency stop, dogs can become ‘canine cannonballs’ with potentially fatal consequences for both the animal and other passengers – for example, at 30 mph a 32-kilo (66 lbs) Labrador or German Shepherd is thrown forward with the force equivalent to being hit by a baby elephant weighing 100 kilos (220 lbs)."
Long story short, just as you wouldn’t drive without a seatbelt, don’t forget to either buckle-up or correctly transport your pets when you're traveling by car.
Also, you shouldn't leave your pets unattended in cars, just like you shouldn't leave your children locked up, especially in hot weather. Why? Less than 20 minutes in a hot car can prove fatal to a dog should its body temperature exceed 41°C.
Google News