If you take your dog for frequent car rides make sure to practice car safety with your pup. For instance, you may want to think twice before allowing your dog to casually hang his head out the window. Debris in the air along with environmental allergens such as dust can easily get in your dog’s eyes. If a large object flies at the car it may miss the windshield but could hit your dog if he’s head is hanging out the window. If your dog wants to hold his head out the window consider having him wear safety goggles made for dogs. Let him hang his head out on small roads where you can go slow and stay out of traffic. Another unsafe car habit is to let your dog roam free while you are driving. This could be a dangerous distraction. Your veterinarians Brandon, FL may suggest restraining your dog with a safety dog seatbelt or have your dog ride in the backseat.
