Dog Car Booster Seat Carrier

Give a small passenger a place of its own on the car seat. This booster-style carrier is made from polyester with a medium-firm feel, and it is rated for pets weighing from 4.41 to 11.02 lb (2 to 5 kg), which fits toy breeds, small puppies and many cats. It doubles as a carrier bag, so the same piece goes from the car to the vet waiting room or a friend's house.

It comes in gray, black or khaki in a plain solid color. Folded in its packaging it measures about 16.9 x 9.1 x 4.9 in (430 x 230 x 125 mm) and weighs around 1.1 lb (500 g), light enough to carry with one hand. The stated weight range is for the pet only, so check your pet's weight before you buy and look elsewhere if it is heavier.

Place the seat on a flat spot on the back seat or front passenger seat, whichever your vehicle allows, and settle your pet in before you set off. A booster like this raises a small pet for a better view and gives it a defined spot, but it does not replace crash protection, so use a pet harness and restraint made for car travel as well. Spot clean the fabric with a damp cloth and let it air dry.