{"id":196,"date":"2020-10-15T12:45:57","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T19:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shilohsvet.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:56:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:56:40","slug":"the-dangerous-habit-of-letting-your-dog-ride-in-the-truck-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shilohsvet.com\/blog\/the-dangerous-habit-of-letting-your-dog-ride-in-the-truck-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangerous Habit of Letting Your Dog Ride in the Truck Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most dogs<\/a> love to go with us when we run errands, go on road trips<\/a>, and other travel opportunities. Dogs and the open road go hand in hand, but there are a few habits that may not be so compatible. Letting your dog ride in the truck bed or stick their head out of the window seems pretty normal, but this activity can put your pet in grave danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riding in the back of the truck poses the risk of accident and injury, and even worse, death. Even if your pet is inside the car, but leans out of a window, this can also spell disaster. To explain, Shiloh Veterinary Hospital <\/a>is here with the reasons why pet owners should reconsider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Risky Ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many pet owners think that dogs love having the wind in the fur as they smell the world around them, so naturally the truck bed is just fine. Unfortunately, a dog can still be their curious canine self without this rite of passage. The same is true for sticking their head out of the car window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why are these dangerous activities? For a few reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. They can fall out. <\/strong>This is the most obvious. Dog owners mistakenly think their pups are sure-footed, but that\u2019s not so true. Falling from a truck bed is not uncommon in both pets and even humans. There is a reason why it is discouraged to sit on the rail of a truck bed or to allow children in the back of the truck. Your dog may get too close to the side of the truck or you may come to a sudden stop, which can throw them out. Auto accidents do happen often<\/a>, so by being in the back your dog has no defense against being thrown out.
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  2. They can jump out and become lost.<\/strong> It\u2019s not so surprising that a dog will go after whatever it is they happen to see outdoors<\/a>. Birds, deer, squirrels, other animals, and all other interesting things, what\u2019s a canine to do? Of course, they will be tempted to jump out and go after something curious to them. If they get out, they can wander off and become permanently lost or injured.
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  3. Eye and nose injuries<\/strong>. Wind carries dust, insects, trash, and other road debris and can harm your pet\u2019s eyes or nose. Ingesting insects can be painful, as well dust, pollen, and mold that cause seasonal allergies. Debris in the eye can cause corneal damage and other eye problems<\/a>. Your fur pal can also be hit by any number of things, including trash that is picked up under the tires and thrown. This is also the case when your dog sticks their head out of the window. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Safer Ways to Travel with Your Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your dog can still enjoy some road trip time with you when you exercise some precautions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n