
Dog Life
Vest
Welcome to our site which is about dog
life vest and water safety gear for
dogs.
Dog Life
Vest? You bet. A life vest for a dog provides
the same protection that a life jacket affords a child.
But all dogs can swim so why would they need a life
jacket?
Well as a matter of fact not all dogs can
swim. Some breeds don't have a body that is capable
of surviving in water in particular colder water for very
long. Breeds with low body fat like Doberman's, Bull dogs
and boxers are a few of the breeds that have
trouble in the water. Hypothermia can be a threat to most
breeds with a low BMI (body mass index).
Some dogs are simply afraid of the water
which could them to panic should they fall in. Breeds
such as English Bulldogs and Basset Hounds are not
natural swimmers. In fact any breed with a stocky build
and short legs is not equipped for swimming.
It is estimated that 10,000 dogs
drowned in the US last year alone.
Many of these drowning could have been
prevented by a dog life jacket. This very inexpensive safety
step can help the dog stay afloat until someone can pull them
out.
Even dogs that love the water need to
wear a vest when boating. All dogs no matter how well
that they can swim can get fatigued, become disoriented
and or panic.
A dog life vest is a very smart
water accessory for every type of
dog.
Dog Life Vests are a smart safety
precaution for any dog owner that has a pool, a boat or
frequents a beach or lake. Be sure to buy one with straps
that are wider than one inch. This will ensure the
comfort of the dog. Another important feature to look for
in a dog life vest is a mesh under
bottom. This will allow for better drying and a
more comfortable dog.
Is a life jacket different for a dog than
it is for a person?
A dog life vest is a very smart water
accessory for every type of dog. Dog life vest are
available in sizes from Small to 3X, making it possible
for any size dog to be completely safe around the
water.
Buying a quality doggie life
jacket will insure that your pet is safe around water, on
the boat and at the pool.
They are most commonly made of a tough
synthetic fiber material encapsulating a source of
buoyancy, such as foam or a chamber of air, and are often
brightly colored as yellow or orange to maximize
visibility for rescues. The most ancient examples of
"primitive life jackets" can be traced back to inflated
bladders of animal skins for support when crossing deeper
bodies of water.
Accidents happen to dogs just like they
do to people. A quality dog flotation device is a small
investment to ensure the safety of man's best
friend!

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