Sometimes, thinking about the safety of your pet means thinking about how you can restrain it while riding in a car.

Car restraint systems designed to keep your pet safely restrained in a vehicle could help you to avoid accidents by keeping your dog from having a monopoly over your attention while you’re trying to safely operate your vehicle.

According to some safety advocates, the number of accidents linked to distractions caused by pets is a clear sign that motorists are not paying enough attention to the importance of maintaining their pets restrained. Cats and small dogs should be placed in a carrier while larger dogs can be restrained with the help of devices that can be used with the aid of seat belts.

Certain pets can also be placed in booster seats that keep them safely restrained while occupying a car. According to the reports, having your pet sticking its head out of the window could also be harmful to its health. The dust in the air, small debris that could be blown into its nose or ears while the vehicle is moving could pose several health risks. Safety advocates urge drivers and pet owners to avoid the potential risks and maintain their pets safely restrained while in a car.

You can learn more about the different types of car restraints for pets by following this link.