All ARISTOPETERS love being able to take their pet everywhere, so they can live and share experiences together. One of the questions many owners ask themselves is what is the ideal carrier or travel accessory for their pet to travel safely and comfortably.
The carrier is one of the most useful and safe accessories for traveling with your pet, whether by public or private transport. There are also other accessories such as a bag, backpack, basket, and stroller, depending on the function you want to use it for. It is true that carriers are usually the most suitable accessory due to their multiple functions.
How to choose the perfect pet carrier for my pet?
When traveling, you must consider your pet's safety and how to transport them securely. But before buying any carrier, you need to know certain requirements, the most important being that the dimensions are approved for the mode of transport you will be using. We have classified them into three sections to help you choose the most suitable one for your pet:
According to use:
Depending on the use you are going to give it, we have divided them into:
For air travel
When traveling by plane, trips are usually long, and depending on your pet's size, they will go in the cabin or the cargo hold. You must consider the airline's regulations, which will specify the appropriate carrier dimensions.
In general, the characteristics they must meet are:
- It must be made of resistant material (plastic or metal)
- It must have adequate ventilation
- It must have a secure closure
- The door must have holes, but make sure your pet's head cannot fit through.
For car travel
When traveling by car, if you have a dog, you have more variations. You can take them with a harness and seat belt or with a car seat if your dog is of medium or small size. Another option is protective covers for large dogs' seats.
If you prefer to take them with a carrier or if it's an ARISTOCAT, the characteristics it must have are:
- The material must be rigid and resistant, although you can also carry them in nylon carriers or fabric carriers.
- It must have good ventilation
These same characteristics must be met by carriers used for traveling on public transport, such as the subway or bus, all depending on the rules restricted by said transport.
For walking trips
If you need an accessory for trips you make on foot, because your pet is small and gets tired. You have different types of carriers:
According to your pet's size:
To know which is the ideal carrier for my pet, one of the most important requirements is to know the weight and size of your ARISTOPET. You must try to choose one where your pet can sit or stand. Also, they should be able to turn around and lie down.
First, you need to measure your pet as accurately as possible. If you don't know how to do it, don't worry. Below, we explain the measurements you should take:
A: Measure from the snout to the middle of the tail if your dog has a tail
B: Measure from the joints (elbow) to the ground
C: Measure the width
D: Measure the dog's height from head to ground
Once you have taken the measurements, you must use this formula to determine the minimum dimensions of the ideal carrier for your ARISTOPET:
A + ½ B = Length
C x 2 = Width
D + 1/2 B = Height
All these indications can help you choose the most suitable carrier for your trip, but it is important that the dimensions are approved by the companies of the transport you are traveling with.
We have given you several ideas to help you choose the ideal carrier for your pet. In any case, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to write to us on social media or call our free phone number 900 820 450 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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