San Francisco Vet Clinic

Pet Carriers

When picking out a pet carrier, you need to take several things into account. The size of your pet, the breed, and where and how you will be traveling are the major things you need to keep in mind when choosing a pet carrier in San Francisco. This is a lot to keep on your mind while you're shopping in a pet store, so if you would like some help with this decision, feel free to call or San Francisco vet clinic for help.

Space Requirement

Your pet needs enough room inside their pet carrier to move around and change the side that they are laying on. If an animal, such as a large dog, is stuffed into a pet carrier that they are unable to move around in, they will have to lay in one side the entire time they are in the cage. This could cause them to get nasty bed sores on that side of their body that could be easily prevented just buy purchasing a pet carrier that is the right size.

Traveling by Plane

If you travel by plane often and want to take your pet with you, then you should call the airline you like to fly with and talk to them about pet requirements. They are likely to have specific rules that must be followed, such as the size/weight of the pet carrier, pet breed, and so on. Airlines tend to be very picky and strict, so it's best to call them before you spend money on a pet carrier.

Traveling by Vehicle with Pets

If you travel by vehicle, be sure to always seat belt the pet carrier so that it doesn't fly off the seat when you hit the breaks. Another option that many pet owners prefer is to simply set the pet carrier in the floorboard. Wherever you put the pet carrier, be sure to at least keep your pet inside the carrier for the duration of the drive because loose pets can cause accidents.

We provide help to pet owners on all types of issues and we help pets with all types of problems. To get a checkup or talk to us about a pet concern that you have, contact our San Francisco vet clinic today.