Lily has traveled with us in the Interstate for 5 1/2 years, always been up next to us, and there was no noticeable wear nor injury to the Ultraleather covered benches in the rear.
However....since she has been occupying the co-pilot seat these past 2 years, I have noticed wear where she always has her paws.
She lays in the same position 99% of the time, where she can watch me as I drive.
I have still noticed no change in the benches in the rear, but she changes position and location periodically when on there, which is the difference.
I took a cotton rag rug and laid it on the seat to cover and protect.
Maggie