By: The Pet Times
You know it happens every day. Someone is driving down the
road at night and without warning, a dog or cat comes out of
nowhere. With no time to stop, someone's pet has just become
another tragic statistic. A paper published in 2001 reported
that 1 in 5 persons have hit a dog or cat with their vehicle.
25% of those people said they did not stop to check on the
animal or report it. That means that millions of dogs and cats
die on the road every year, with some left to suffer first.
A reflective dog collar or a reflective cat collar is an
affordable level of protection that every responsible pet owner
should consider. You could very easily be saving your pet's
life. With a reflective dog or cat collar your pet becomes
more visible at the critical 100-600 foot braking range.
When considering a reflective collar for your dog or cat, keep
in mind that there are two variations. One type of reflective
collar is just what it says it is. It is a collar that
reflects light that shines on it. The other type of reflective
collar not only reflects light, it also glows in the dark after
being exposed to light for a period of time. This added
feature increases the visibility of your pet even if a light is
not shone on it.
Matching reflective leashes are also available with many
reflective dog collars. For early morning or evening walks or
jogs or on days when the weather is rainy or foggy, a
reflective dog collar along with a reflective leash will add
visibility not only to your pet but to you as well.
Reflective dog collars and reflective cat collars should never
take the place of good safety practices. You should never let
your dog or cat run loose unattended. When the unthinkable
happens though, and your dog or cat escapes or is lost, a
reflective collar could not only save your pet's life, it could
also help you locate him when it is dark.
About The Author: As owner of http://www.mypetspecialties.com
Karen McLean has focused on providing painless training aids
and pet safety products like reflective dog collars and
reflective cat collars to responsible pet owners all over the
country.
