Pet Articles
Dog Safety
Author: Jessica Mercier
Summer is coming and more and more people are putting the tops
down on their convertibles, letting their dogs get fresh air out
of an open automobile window, or letting the dear dog ride in
the back of an open pickup truck.
This seems like a great idea and dogs do love the wind in their
fur; but! It can be a very dangerous thing to allow your dog to
do.
Cigarettes thrown out of windows, rocks falling from
construction trucks, stones being kicked up by cars and blowing
sand can all be very harmful to your dogs well being. Your poor
pup can land at the vet due to sand or rocks in the eye, or
debris in their nose.
Dogs in open pick up trucks seldom jump out but could be thrown
from a vehicle if it turned suddenly to miss something in the
road or if the brakes were to be jammed on quickly. If left in
the vehicle when parked, passersby could antagonize your dog and
provoke him/her to be nasty or to jump out of the vehicle.
Next time you are inclined to let your dog hang out of a window
or ride loose in the truck, please think twice. Take your dog to
the park to play if s/he needs fresh air!
About the author:
J.R. Mercier is a freelance writer and is co-owner of Abby's Dog Gift Baskets and Abby's Bakery. Abby's is web-based business founded on a healthy, happy, dog and dog owner. Found on the web at http://www.gift-basket4you .com
