Everyone at Chevy Chase Acura really loves their pets, like you do. So we decided to give some tips on keeping your pet safe in and around your vehicle.
They say that our canine friends are equivalent to a human two-year-old. Just like our children we need to keep them safe both when they are in our vehicles as well as out of them.
Unrestrained pets cause more than 30,000 accidents annually, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Many causes of animal deaths are from poisonous household items often left both inside and out of our vehicles.
When driving in the vehicle be sure that your dog is secured either in a crate or by strapping them in.
Antifreeze is a huge danger to your pets so be sure if it’s spilled it’s cleaned up.
(Visit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to find out more) (Don’t forget to wipe off his paws if he got into any spills)
Batteries are another chew toy to the little darlings. So if you have remote controls in your car be sure to keep them away from frisky Fido!
Alcoholic Beverages could also be something that can cause your dog to go into a coma. Now you more than likely aren’t drinking and driving; however, you might like the occasional cold beer or icy beverage while washing your car. One false move the little lush will be enjoying that frosty beer more than you. The problem is it won’t be for long.
Never leave your pet in a car on a hot day. In warm weather your car is like a furnace to your pet. Even with the window cracked open your dog can suffer from a fatal heat stroke. Don’t underestimate time either. Your dog can have a medical emergency within a few minutes.
If you take some preventative measures and precautions you can be sure to keep your little babies around for a long time. Feel free to visit your dealership to ask an expert about pet safety and prevention. You can also give our service department a call at 301-656-9200
http://www.aspca.org
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