Pet Travel - What to bring when traveling with your pets

Pet Travel - What to bring when traveling with your pets

Pet travel will be easier if you bring along items that will make the trip more comfortable for your bet. Bring items from home that your pet is familiar with this will make your pet feel more at ease. Items can include toys, chew items, blankets, bowls, favorite foods, etc.

Here are some more tips on what to bring:

Pack canned or dry food that your pet is familiar with. If it is a brand that will be hard to find on the road, bring enough for the trip and a few extra days just in case your return is delayed. Convenient plastic food Dispensers take the mess out of filling dishes. Bring along stainless steel bowls. They are heavier so they're less likely to tip over. Also bring a Paws Placemat 16" x 12" Color: Forest Paws to help keep water and food pieces off the floor during mealtimes. If you will be on the go, consider buying a portable bowl.
Bring an opener for canned pet foods.
Bring an adequate supply of water from home for your pet. It will have a "taste of home".
If you are concerned about your pet being loose in a hotel room, or the place where you will be staying, consider bringing a portable kennel. You may also consider a travel gate
Bring a leash for your pet. Walking your pet is more enjoyable if they use a dog leash or cat leash that stops tugging and pulling.
Pack a flashlight for late night walks.
Bring a secure collar that properly identifies your pet. Traditional nylon collars are usually sufficient for dogs. You can also get nylon safety collars for your cat that will not snag. The collar should include tags that identify your dog or cat quickly.
Temporary tags can be used to indicate where you are staying during your trip. Keep on hand a couple of instant pet I.D. tags.

You can also use a permanent marker to write your temporary contact information on the nylon collar of your dog or cat.
Buy an adequate supply of dispoz-a-acoop bags or a pooper scooper to use to clean up after your pet.
Bring a litter pan and litter for cats choose a litter that is familiar to your cat. If your cat is picky about a brand that will be hard to find on the road, bring plenty, pets tend to drink more when on the go.
Bring photographs of your pet, which can be used to help authorities identify your pet in the event they become lost.
Pack a pet first aid kit. Includes treatment booklet with safety tips.
Condider reading The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets).
An old blanket can come in handy as a bed or to use under a crate in the car or hotel. You can also bring a fold-up bed or a portable bed for your dog or cat.
If your pet takes vitamins or medications, be sure to pack enough for the trip and a few extra days just in case your return is delayed.
If your pet gets very anxious, consider non-prescription anxiety relieve products.
Bring a lint brush to clean up any fur that is shed duct tape also works great and can be used for other purposes.
Disposable towels for pet cleanup and baths, lining crates, spills underneath food bowls, wiping off paws and general clean-up.
If you are traveling with your cat, pack a box of cat bath wipes which are an excellent choice for cleaning your cat and eliminating coat odors.
Bring a can of air refreshener.
If you are staying as a guest, show your appreciation with a pet supply gift certificate for their pet or paw pattern treat jar from yours!