How to Travel With Your Pet

With the number of pet-friendly travel modes and places of lodging, there's never been a better time to travel with your animal companion. Make the proper arrangements to travel with your pet safely.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog Crate Mats
  • Pet Car Seat Cover
  • Pet Car Seats
  • Pet Luggage
  • Pet Travel Dishes
  • Pet Travel Kits
  • Pet Carriers
  • Pet Crates
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check ahead if traveling by bus, train or plane for specific regulations applying to transportation of pets.

    • 2

      Provide a crate for your pet, and make sure the animal can stand erectly inside the crate.

    • 3

      Clearly mark the crate with the words "live animal," if the animal is flying in cargo.

    • 4

      Provide a car seat that keeps the pet secure and able to see outside the car window when traveling by car, or put the animal in a crate.

    • 5

      Check with a veterinarian about administering a tranquilizer to your pet, though most pets don't need them. Obtain a health certificate from a vet, if needed.

    • 6

      Contact a country's consulate for information regarding vaccinations, quarantines and paperwork for international travel.

    • 7

      Consult books at your local library for dog-friendly motels and hotels, or check with your auto club.