Transportation of pets (Vesta 2180)

The most important thing is to observe safety when transporting live cargo. Moreover, the safety of both people and our smaller brothers themselves. According to traffic regulations, all passengers in a car must wear seat belts. There is not a word about dogs in the Russian Rules (yet). But we must not forget that an unbuckled dog weighing almost fifty kilograms poses a real threat to people in the car in the event of an accident. And even very small dogs are not so harmless. They usually can't sit still, they can get scared by a loud horn and jump under the driver's feet, right where the pedals are... Therefore, it is advisable to leash any dog. Of course, a "human" belt is not suitable for animals. For them, you can purchase a device in the form of a harness with a leash. These accessories are available in several sizes depending on the "caliber" of the dog.



The leash is secured to the standard seat belt buckle or to the seat headrest.



Anything can happen to an animal on the road. For example, he may get seasick and vomit on the new seat upholstery, not to mention the natural digestive processes, the results of which your pet is unable to inform you about in advance.



Wool, traces of dirty paws and saliva on velour or leather seats also do not look very aesthetically pleasing. However, you shouldn't cover the seat with an old blanket. Firstly, it looks ugly, and secondly, it will definitely slide off. It is much better to use special mats that are attached to the seat with Velcro or in some other way. These mats are made of hygienic synthetic materials, they are easy to wash, vacuum clean and are quite durable.



It is even better to arrange a real zoo compartment (three letters "o"!) in the cabin using a hard folding mat-container, sometimes called a hammock.

It will protect not only the seat, but also the door upholstery and the backs of the front seats from dirt and claws.

When transporting a dog in the back seat in the summer, owners often roll down the door windows to help the dog breathe easier. As a rule, the dog sticks out of the window almost to the waist, barks at the whole world and even tries to jump out of the car. There are special folding plastic grilles on sale that can be installed in a window opening. This universal device fits the door of any car model. The grille is clamped by glass and securely fixed in the opening.





With such an obstacle, the dog will not be able to stick its nose out of the window, while air will pass freely into the cabin.



We recommend transporting cats, very small dogs and other small animals in special containers.

Warning: Do not carry your pet in the front seat if the vehicle is equipped with air bags. An airbag deployed during an accident will kill your pet!

Basic rules for transporting animals

1. The animal should not be hungry, but it should be given something to eat at least two hours before the start of the journey. The dog needs to be walked "safely".

2. Ensure the flow of fresh air into the cabin and the optimum temperature. Do not place a container with an animal in the trunk of a sedan, even if the journey is short!

3. It is better not to feed the animal on the way; if it does not eat five or six nacoi, nothing bad will happen. For longer flights, feed dry food in small portions. The car must be stopped to prevent the animal from choking.

4. Don't forget, especially in hot weather, to give your animal water: little by little, not cold, and preferably bottled water.

5. Do not give the animal any medications intended for humans - it will only make things worse.

6. Stop every two hours to allow the animal to stretch its paws. Don't let him out without a leash, the dog may jump out in his joy and get hit by other cars.

7. Constantly monitor the animal's condition while traveling.

8. Do not leave your dog alone in a closed car, even for a short time, even if it is not hot outside. The dog may get scared of something and start fighting in the cabin, injuring itself.