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Hammock Style Back Seat Cover

Dog Car Seat Covers

The family dog is a fixture in numerous households.  For many of us, our dogs are another member of the family.  We love to take our dogs on walks, run around with them in the yard, or even take them on road trips.  However, having a dog in the car can be challenging, because unlike the rest of the family, your dog does not shower every day.  Finding a way of protecting the upholstery in the car is essential, without needing to put your dog into a cage.

Many people have tried placing an old blanket, or sheet of some sort on the back seat of the car, but this can still be a problem, as when the dog moves, so does the blanket.  For this reason, the invention of dog car seat covers, are second to none.  They are easy to remove and made of different materials.  A regular car seat cover is usually made of a plush material, whereas the dog car seat cover is made using plastic.  This helps to keep the car seats protected in the event that the dog cannot ‘hold it' until you get to your destination.  These car seat covers also remain in place even if your dog is moving from window to window.

There are some animals that become a little sick with the motion of the car.  It can be a very unpleasant job being the one to clean it up.  If you have a dog car seat cover, you simply need to remove the cover from the car and throw it into the trash or the washing machine.  You may of course also want to leave the car windows open for a while to eliminate the smell.

You may presume that the pattern choices of car seat covers are not as varied as traditional seat covers.  However, this could not be further from the truth.  They are available in a variety of colors and patterns.  You will without doubt be able to find a dog car seat cover to match the inner décor of your vehicle.  However, it is worth bearing in mind that the seat cover will not be in use at all times; unless of course, you take your dog everywhere with you.

Your dog car seat cover does need to be cleaned from time to time, even if your dog does not have any accidents on it.  Depending on the label, you may be advised to either wipe the dog car seat cover with a damp cloth, hand wash it, or throw it into the washing machine.  In most cases, it is recommended that the car seat cover is dried flat to prevent any damage to the plastic.

Therefore, in conclusion, if your dog loves to join you on road trips, it would be recommended that you purchase a dog car seat cover.  The cover will not only save the interior of your car from accidents, but it will also help to keep that doggy smell out of the fabric.

If you want more info on dog car seat covers, check out:

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