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<< Previous   of   Next >> Doggles.com  (click to enlarge) Doggles ($22) can help protect your pet's eyes.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009 4 gadgets for traveling with dogs It's almost summer, and that, of course, means taking your pet on vacation. Well, OK, Kitty gets to stay home where she's more comfortable, but Pooch? Gotta grab that guy and go. Car travel is generally the easiest way to travel with a pet, although that doesn't mean it's foolproof. But Janine Franceschi, owner of Pet-Friendly Accommodations Worldwide, says there's an abundance of gear to help. Here are a few items aimed at safety and convenience. -- Tara Fuller, The Washington Post Happy meals The lightweight Travel-tainer from Gamma (left) keeps dry food sealed airtight and fresh. Plus, unscrew the top and bottom to make food and water bowls. $20 at Petco stores and www.petco.com. Hanging out The water-resistant Quilted Reversible Hammock Pet Seat Cover will let your pet stretch out without letting hair or, ahem, an accident ruin the upholstery. $80 at www.hunterk9.com. Road-trip warrior As much fun as it may be for your pet to slide around the back seat while you work the accelerator, a Cozy Car-Go Pet Car Seat can help keep him safely in place for the long haul. $55 at www.upscalepup.com. Ban rays Doggles (shown above) aim to offer protection against UV rays and airborne dirt that could damage the eyes of pooches that like to hang their heads out car windows. $22 at www.doggles.com. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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