How to safely secure your pet in the car [Video]

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As the Valley begins to warm up with 100-degree temperatures, some Arizonans may be looking to go on a road trip to beat the heat. But if you plan on bringing your furry friends along, there are a few things you need to know before you hit the road.

A viewer shared with Arizona’s Family that she was in a car accident with her dog. However, the pup was buckled in, most likely saving her pet’s life.

So, what’s the proper way you can secure your cat or dog? Doug Patriquin, co-founder and CEO of Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit, stopped by our studio to give us some advice alongside Simone Cuccurullo and her dog, Daisy, as the model! “Easiest thing to do is make sure they’re strapped into the car. The safest thing is to have them in a crate that’s for travel,” he explained.

While car seats are available for pet …