All ARISTOPETERS love being able to take their pets everywhere, so they can live and share experiences together. One question many owners ask themselves is which carrier or transport accessory is ideal for their pet to travel safely and comfortably.
The carrier is one of the most useful and safest accessories for traveling with your pet, whether by public or private transport. There are also other accessories, such as a bag, backpack, basket, or stroller, depending on what you want to use them for. It is true that carriers are usually the most suitable accessory because of their many functions.
How do I choose the perfect carrier for my pet?
When traveling, you need to consider your pet's safety and where you need to place them to keep them safe. But before buying a carrier, you need to know certain requirements, the most important being that its dimensions are approved for the mode of transport in which you will travel. We have classified them into three sections to help you choose the most suitable one for your pet:
According to use:
Depending on how you intend to use them, we have divided them into:
For traveling by plane
When traveling by plane, trips are usually long and, depending on your pet's size, they will travel in the cabin or the hold. You need to take into account the rules of the airline you are traveling with, which will specify the appropriate carrier dimensions.
In general, the features they must have are:
- It should be made of durable material (plastic or metal)
- It should have adequate ventilation
- It should have a secure closure
- The door should have holes, but you need to make sure your pet's head cannot fit through them.
For traveling by car
When traveling by car, if you have a dog, you have more options. You can take them with a harness and seat belt, or with a car seat if your dog is medium-sized or small. Another option is protective covers for the seats for large dogs.
If you prefer to carry your pet in a carrier or it is an ARISTOCAT, the features it must have are:
- The material must be rigid and durable, although you can also carry your pet in nylon or fabric carriers.
- It must have good ventilation
These same features must be met by carriers used to travel on public transport, by metro or bus; it all depends on the rules imposed by those transport services.
For journeys on foot
If you need an accessory for journeys on foot because your pet is small and gets tired, you have different types of carriers:
Depending on your pet’s size:
To find out which carrier is ideal for my pet, one of the most important requirements is knowing your ARISTOPET’s weight and size. You should try to choose one in which your pet can travel both sitting and standing. It should also 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 which measurements you need to take:
A: Measure from its snout to the middle of its tail if your dog has a tail
B: Measure from its joints (elbow) to the floor
C: Measure its width
D: Measure your dog’s height from its head to the floor
Once you’ve taken your pet’s measurements, you must use this formula to determine the minimum dimensions of the ideal carrier for your ARISTOPET:
A + ½ B= Length
Cx2= Width
D + 1/2 B= Height
All these guidelines can help you choose the most suitable carrier for the trip you’re going to take, but it’s important that the dimensions are approved by the companies operating the means of transport you’re travelling on.
We’ve given you several ideas to help you choose the ideal carrier for your pet. However, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us on social media or call our toll-free number, 900 820 450 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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