Tips for Traveling With Your Pet

For many Americans, pets are considered full-fledged members of the family. That means more of us are traveling with our pets than ever before. While it can be fun to bring along your furry friends, there are a few things you should do to make sure your Chevrolet SUV is ready before you hit the road.

Seat Covers

If you don’t want your car covered in hair and slobber, you need to add some seat covers. Cloth seats will collect any hair and dirt your pets leave behind, while leather seats are more prone to scratches. Seat covers can help prevent this. They also have the benefit of being easier to remove and wash.

Floor Liners

Just like your seats, the carpet floor mats in your vehicle will gather any hair your animals shed. You can switch them out for more heavy-duty floor liners to help keep your carpet protected. These liners can be removed and hosed down when they get too dirty.

Secure Your Pet

Once your vehicle is pet-proof, you need to find a way to keep your pet secure while driving around McKinney, Texas. Just like all human passengers wear seatbelts, your animals need to be safe, too. Dogs can use specially made harnesses that attach to seatbelts. Cats usually do best when secured in a pet carrier. This may also work for small dogs.
 
To make sure your car is up to date on its recommended maintenance, schedule an appointment with the service department at El Dorado Chevrolet in McKinney, Texas.