Animal safety on board during the cruise!

What to pay attention to?

We have already talked about how live comfortably on board with cats. Today we will talk about how you can protect our smaller brothers on board! Vests are one of the best pet protection equipment. This is probably the only really reliable way to keep animals out of harm's way while cruising.

The most important qualities to consider when choosing a life jacket for animals are as follows:

1. bright color - to make it easier to notice a pet;
2. reliability of fastenings and durability;
3. additional straps for carrying;
4. the ability to adjust - to make it easier to fit the vest to size.

Most vests are made to fit different sizes, so be sure to look for a comfortable vest just for your pet. The best way to make sure that the vest fits is, as in the case of people, a simple fitting. 

It is also extremely important to make sure that the life jacket is securely attached to the animal. It should not somehow rotate, much less slide off. It is important that the vest also fits snugly to the body - the pet should not be able to get out.

Alas, there are an order of magnitude fewer life jackets for cats than for dogs, but there is still a choice. By the way, a dog vest can also suit a cat, the main thing is that the pet is comfortable and everything is adjusted in size.

Crewsaver Vest by Petfloat for Dogs

The advantage of this vest will be a wide choice of sizes. There are Petfloat sizes from XS to XL, which will allow you to choose the right vest relatively quickly. By the way, pay attention to this model if you want to pick up rescue equipment for your cat.

There is a small zippered pocket on the back of this vest. There is also a convenient handle for which you can easily move the animal. Lightweight padding is sewn into the lower part, which will provide sufficient buoyancy and prevent the animal from drowning.

An important aspect is the possibility of adjustment. Crewsaver took care of that. Reliable clips fix the vest on the animal well and will not let you just get rid of it. However, the same straps will allow you to adjust the life jacket for maximum comfort for your pet. 

Pros: easy adjustment, comfortable handle, reflective stripes, chest padding.

Minuses: The shape of the upper part of the vest may not ideally fit the shape of the body of small dogs.

Price: €73.99

Vest Red Originals

Red also offers a wide range of pet life jacket sizes. Also, a distinctive feature of these vests can be called build quality and attention to detail.

Red Originals are quite dense, but at the same time with large cutouts for the neck and front paws. So the animal will be less constrained in movement. Swimming and running in a vest (provided the right size is chosen) should not cause any problems for the pet.

The material from which the Originals vest for dogs is made is soft enough, but strong enough. For convenience when carrying an animal on a vest there is a convenient handle. 

In total, the vest has as many as five adjustable straps and clips. Their peculiarity lies in their location - when you fix the vest on the dog, you will not have the opportunity to accidentally pinch the animal.

We don’t know if we should start talking about style when it comes to equipment for animals, but Red Originals definitely looks cuter than its competitors. 

Pros: large cutouts for the neck and paws, a large selection of sizes, a strong carrying handle, fixing straps. 

Minuses: price, size XS can be small even for the smallest dogs and cats.

Price: €73.35 – 99.95

Vest Baltic Maya for cats

Finally got to the equipment that is designed specifically for cats! Cats are more flexible than dogs and Baltic has taken this into account. The main difficulty, according to the company, was to make the vest flexible and durable enough for the cat to move around without unnecessary restrictions, but it was also difficult to remove it yourself.

The main feature of this particular model is that the vest practically does not restrict the movements of a cat or a cat. Thanks to the comfortable cut and style, the natural agility of the animal is not affected, cats can still frolic with a vest on their backs.

As in other models of vests, there is a convenient carrying handle. Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting a not so wide choice of sizes - globally there are only three varieties. Conditional S is vests for cats weighing from 0 to 3 kg, size M is for cats from 3 to 7 kg, and L is from 7 to 10 kg. 

The vest is made of durable nylon and has a yellow and black color. The vest has reflective tape. There is also a place for attaching a leash.

Pros: comfortable handle, good visibility, easy to put on the animal.

Minuses: limited size grid, the chest part can slip off.

Price: £30.99

Vest Baltic Pet Float

Another vest from Baltic. This life jacket for dogs was designed as a versatile piece of equipment - it is easy to put on a dog in almost any conditions. It can also be used as additional protection and for walks on the shore, so you do not need to constantly take off and put on a vest. 

This vest, like the previous one, is made of durable nylon. The color of the vest consists of orange and black. The portable handle glows in the dark, which will allow you to quickly find your pet at night or in the hold without lighting. There is also a convenient leash attachment.

Unlike vests for cats, the dog version boasts a wide choice of sizes - there are options from S to XXL (from 3 to 40 and more kg).

Pros: ease of use, glow-in-the-dark elements, wide range of sizes.

Minuses: some customers report that there are problems with the length of the straps (too short or too long) - it is recommended to immediately look for the required size.

Price: from £15 to £45 

K9 Pursuits Float Coat Vest for Dogs

Probably one of the best options on the market. These vests have proven themselves in practice and are in decent demand. Reliable straps fix the vest well on your pet, and the neoprene bib will provide high buoyancy and chest safety.

There are two carrying handles on the back. The vest itself is made in a bright color, so that the animal will definitely not disappear from the wearer's field of vision. K9 Pursuits Float Coat is one of the best vests on the market due to the combination of price and quality of the product.

There are also variations of the vest for different sizes from XS (2 kg) to XL (45 kg). 

Pros: good price, bright colors and quality.

Minuses: sometimes there are problems with the selection of the right size.

Price: £15.99 – 35.70

WestCoast K9 Aquafloat Vest for Dogs

Another vest of conditional “premium class”. This vest securely fits the body of the dog, thanks to which it does not hinder movement, but also does not allow you to remove it yourself. The vest is comfortable, has reliable fastenings.

Of the advantages (for owners) it is worth highlighting a decent selection of colors. I would also like to note the reflective stripes. The handles on the back are comfortable and quite soft. 

Pros: comfortable and form-fitting fit, bright colors to choose from, comfortable handles, reflective stripes.

Minuses: price.

Price: £64.99

Vest COVY

In total, three sizes are available - S, M, L - for dogs weighing up to 34 kilograms. Vests of this model are made of polyester and polyethylene foam. It is these materials that provide high buoyancy and reliability. In addition, if you have always wanted to feel like the hero of the movie "Jaws", then you have a great opportunity - the manufacturer installed a shark fin on the back.

Of the advantages of the vest, I would like to note the buckles, thanks to which the vest can be quickly put on or taken off. The handle on the back near the fin will help in transporting the pet. 

Pros: price, comfortable handle, buckles for adjusting the size and removing the vest.

Minuses (probable): someone will definitely not like the shark fin :) 

Price: £12.99

An option for those who like to swim - Outward Hound Kyjen 

If your pet loves to swim very much, and diving right from the deck overboard is a daily hobby for him, then this vest was created just for you. This model is available in different sizes - from XS to XL. Velcro and clips will ensure a secure fit of the vest on the body of the dog.

Especially in order to make the dog less tired, a collar is installed that supports the neck, and the vest itself is made of reliable wear-resistant materials. In addition, there are two comfortable handles and reflective elements. 

Pros: two comfortable handles, a number of suggested sizes, a collar to support the dog's head.

Minuses: reflective elements are not as noticeable as on other models.

Price: £22.99

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22.04.2023