Product Safety & Care
SafeSwim™ is designed to provide added buoyancy and assistance during supervised recreational water activities. Correct fit, responsible use, and active supervision are essential.
Important Safety Information
- This product is a buoyancy aid and not a life-saving device.
- It does not guarantee protection from drowning.
- Never leave a dog unattended in or near water.
- Keep your dog within immediate reach, especially during first use.
- Do not use in dangerous surf, strong currents, whitewater, flooding, or other hazardous conditions.
- Do not rely on the grab handle to suspend or carry a dog for extended periods.
- Do not allow your dog to chew or play roughly with the product.
- Stop use immediately if the product is damaged or no longer fits correctly.
Health Considerations
Consult a veterinarian before water activity if your dog is elderly, very young, pregnant, injured, recovering from surgery, or has a heart, breathing, mobility, neurological, or other medical condition.
First Water Test
- Confirm that the jacket is the correct size.
- Fasten and adjust every strap.
- Begin in shallow, calm water.
- Keep your dog within immediate reach.
- Support your dog until it establishes a comfortable swimming position.
- Watch for fatigue, panic, coughing, breathing difficulty, or restricted movement.
- End the session immediately if your dog appears uncomfortable.
Inspect Before Every Use
Check the following components:
- Buckles and adjustment points
- Webbing and stitching
- Chin-support float
- Body flotation panels
- Top grab handle
- Outer fabric for cuts, punctures, or separation
Do not use the product if any component is damaged, loose, missing, or no longer performs correctly.
Cleaning Instructions
- Rinse thoroughly with fresh, cool water after every use.
- Hand wash with mild soap when necessary.
- Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not iron or dry clean.
- Air-dry completely in the shade.
Storage
Store the life jacket clean and completely dry in a cool, ventilated location.
Keep it away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, sharp objects, and pets that may chew it.
Do not compress or bend the flotation panels for extended periods.
Damage and Replacement Coverage
Normal wear, chewing, scratching, misuse, incorrect sizing, improper adjustment, or damage caused by leaving a dog unattended are not manufacturing defects.
If the 90-Day Replacement Service appears in the original order, one eligible accidental-damage replacement may be available during the 90-day coverage period.
The service does not cover chewing, destructive pet behavior, loss, theft, intentional damage, incorrect sizing, cosmetic wear, or repeated claims.
Review the Optional Services & Protection Terms for complete coverage information.
Questions?
Email support@petscarrier.com.