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Traveling with one’s pets can present
a number of unique challenges, but one of the easier conundrums
to face is what kid of pet carrier to choose. As long as the
safety, comfort and general well being of the animal is kept
in mind, there are only a few options one needs to consider
when selecting a pet travel carrier.
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Design:
the pet carrier should be stable, well ventilated and sturdy,
with reliable locking mechanisms, with the proper attachments
for food and water bowls.
- Size: Obviously the size of your
pet is the major factor in choosing the size of the pet carrier;
your pet shouldn’t be cramped, but neither should they
have enough room to slide around in, which can cause injuries.
- Material: soft pet carriers, like
canvas pet carriers, are okay for short trips with small dogs
and cats, but they’re hard to clean and have no shell
to provide protection for the pet; quality plastic is safe
and cleanable, though possibly bulky.
- Mode of Travel: airline approved
pet carriers have regulations in regard to size, and those
traveling in a car need to consider how to load and travel
with the carrier safely; hard pet carriers of large sizes
should be strapped down carefully.
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