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Summer is the perfect opportunity for road trips! The weather is beautiful, there are fun things to explore over the United States and kids are out of school making it easy to find time to take a vacation. If you want to include your furry friends in your adventures, Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC has a few tips to keep in mind. Get Your Pet Ready If your pet is not used to car rides or has never been on a car ride before, it's best to get them acquainted with it by taking it on a series of short drives. Over time, begin to lengthen the time spent in the car. If you're traveling across state lines, bring along your pet's shot records with you. While this generally isn't a problem, some states require proof of rabies at interstate crossings.  Keep Pets Secured Keep your pets secured while in the car not only for their safety but for yours as well. Having your pet wander the car can be dangerous, as they could distract you. In addition, if you suddenly bre...

Pets are beloved members of the family. It only makes sense that you want to take them along with you in the car to run errands or for short trips into town. Unfortunately, hundreds of pets die every year from being left alone in parked cars. Our Lake of the Ozarks car dealership wants to make sure that this tragedy does not happen to your pets.The more you know, the easier it will be to avoid this type of disaster. Just like children, pets should never be left unattended inside of a vehicle. You may think that they will be fine for a minute or two while you run indoors, but a lot can happen in a couple of minutes. Excessive Heat The inside of a car, even with a window cracked, is much hotter than the outside temperature, and that heat rises quickly after the car is turned off. After only 10 minutes, the inside temperature can already be 20 degrees hotter than it is outside, and every single minute that temperature keeps rising. Parking in the shade does not keep the insid...

If you're like most pet owners, you consider your furry friends an integral part of the family. You may take your dog everywhere with you, or find yourself missing your cat terribly while you're away. Bringing your pet with you when you travel can be a great way to include them in your adventures, but it's important to observe several safety tips when driving with your pet in the car. Your friends at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC are here to help you (and your pets) stay safe on the roads with these quick safety reminders. 1. Transport Your Pet In A Well-Ventilated Carrier. This is the first and most important tip for any traveling pet owner. If your pet is free to wander around the vehicle, he may get in your lap, distract you, or get in your way of the foot pedals. If you were to get in an accident, there would be nothing to prevent your pet from flying out of a broken window. For everyone's safety, it's best to always transport your pet in a well-ventilated ca...