A pet seat cover protects the car upholstery from dirt, pet hair, and tears. A pet car seat cover can make traveling with pets safer since the seat cover can restrain the pet to the backseat area in the vehicle rather than allowing the pet to push between the seats to be close to the driver. If the pet is allowed to wander around the vehicle, the activity can be distracting to the driver.
Pet car seat covers come in a variety of styles. Some pet seat covers are designed like blankets that lay over the car seat or in the back of a van or SUV. Another type of pet car seat cover is a covered box-shaped seat for small dogs or cats to sit on. A pet car seat cover can be shaped like a hammock that hangs on the backseat and attaches to the front seats.
Quilted, heavy material is a common construction of pet seat covers. Pet car seat covers can also be made from cotton or microvelvet fabric. Some are stain resistant or waterproof. Most pet seat covers are machine washable. Pet seat covers attach to the seats with adjustable or elastic straps.
Booster car seats are made for cats and small dogs. The booster seat is box shaped and straps into the car with a seatbelt. The top of the upholstered box resembles a dog bed. The booster seat encourages the small pet to stay in the seat. It raises the pet, so the pet can look out the window without climbing or jumping. Some pet booster seats have a tether that attaches to the pet’s harness to keep the pet in the seat. Pet booster seats may have adjustable height and some have machine washable covers.
A pet harness is often recommended to keep the pet safe and secure while riding in a car. A car safety harness fits around the dog or cat and is secured to the seatbelt. If the car seat cover does not prevent the dog or cat from roaming in the vehicle, a pet harness is helpful to reduce driver distractions from the pet’s movement.
