Ruff ride? Why dogs should buckle up as death rate for fluffy friends in car accidents is high, research finds

It’s second nature for anyone getting into a car to put on a seatbelt – and it seems the time has come to make sure your dog buckles up, too.

Four decades since it became a legal requirement for drivers and front-seat passengers to wear a seatbelt, academics say man’s best friend should have their own bespoke version when riding in a car.

It comes as research reveals the death rate for dogs in vehicle accidents is high, with almost 10 per cent of canines involved in the 268 incidents examined dying and 28 per cent being so badly hurt they had

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