Background Information
Traveling with the family pet is a potential hazard for both the animal and owner. Pets can cause distractions for the driver and sudden stops could cause severe injury or death to the pet.
An EU Regulation for transporting animals came into effect from 5 January 2007 and is intended to improve the welfare of animals during transport for economic activity. Even though these regulations are not intended for traveling with pets, it is important to note that the European Union has recognized the need of fitness to travel and the importance to be attentive to the safety and health not only of drivers, but also of animals being transported.
Today, more and more people consider their pets as true members of their families, and there are now many pet travel products that make traveling with pets easier and much safer. Animals tend to get upset and disorientated when traveling by car. Knowing how to cope with this is vital to their wellbeing - as well as your own!
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