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IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A DOG!
Written by the American Humane Association

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DON'T let your dog travel unsecured in an open pickup truck bed. Dog's can't "hold on" the way humans can, and any sudden start, stop, or turn can toss your pet onto the highway. If the impact of hitting the road at a high speed doesn't kill it, oncoming traffic probably will.
There are other hazards to consider. Most dogs love the feeling of wind blowing past their ears at 60 mph, but that wind can seriously irritate mucous membranes and blow pieces of grit into the animal's eye, which could cause permanent damage to the eye. Insects or flying debris can also lodge in the nasal passages or get sucked up into the windpipe.
Living in the tropic zone with an intense sun, the metal floor of the bed of a pickup truck can become dangerously hot. Test it yourself by placing your hand on the floor of the bed after the truck has been left in the sun for 30 minutes. If you feel the intense heat, imagine how your dog's paws feel on the same surface with no chance to escape the heat.
It is safest to allow your dog to ride inside the truck cab, or leave it at home. If it must ride in the back of the truck, put the pet inside a crate that will give it some protection from the wind and weather, and tie the crate securely to the walls of the truck bed so it cannot slide about or be tossed out of the truck.