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Driving With Your Pet - 5 Safety Tips

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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...

5 Things you need to know About Traveling with your Pet!!

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It's getting close to that time of year when we head out for our spring break getaway and our summer vacations!!   If you have plans of taking your furry little friends along, you will want to make the trip a good adventure for both you and your pet.   Here are a few tips that might make you travel time smoother!! Consult your Vet before traveling - it's always a good idea to make sure your pet is in good health to make the trip!   Your vet can make sure you vaccinations are up to date, prescribe any necessary medicines and give you a clean bill of health for travel.   Pack plenty of treats and a combination of new and old toys.  You wouldn't dare go on long trip without bringing your book, ipad or other gadgets to occupy yourself and your pets should be no different.  The toys and treats will keep them occupied and make the drive much more enjoyable. Crate or Leash your pet.  Dogs and cats would love to have the entire vehicle at their disposal ...