Car seat covers for dogs can protect your car's interior from damage. These covers are fitted into the back seat of your vehicle and provide a barrier between your pet and the seat. This means that any shedding, dirt, drool or claw damage will be absorbed by the cover rather than the upholstery. You can remove and clean a seat cover much more easily than you can clean or replace a car seat. Some dog seat covers come with barriers that prevent the dog from accessing the car's floor or the front seat. Seat covers also protect your dog from sliding around the car each time you make a sharp turn or traffic stop.