How to Plan for Pet Travel – start with a visit to the veterinarian for some travel advice.

Pet travel involves dealing with the issues below:

• Will your pet be better off traveling with you or remaining at home?

• Airline fees for your pet

• Medicine for your pet

• Travel papers for your pet (if traveling internationally)

• A pet-friendly travel budget

• Safe food and water for your pet

• Packing considerations for your pet (the items you will need)

• Special safety considerations for your pet

• Any other issue that you believe to be important

Visit the Veterinarian

Before you decide to include your pet in your vacation plans:

• Review your vacation plans with the veterinarian. If the vacation is too physically demanding for your pet then leave him at home in the care of a responsible person, hire a pet sitter at the website below or board your pet.

• Ask about vaccinations.

• Ask about papers for your pet (for entry into a foreign country).

Design an Itinerary for Pet Travel

Whatever your activities may be, keep a regular at-home type schedule for your pet so as to minimize the physical and psychological stress on him.

When you sightsee, choose locations that are pet-friendly.


Food and Water

• Bring your pet’s usual food from home.

• Bring a good supply of cool water from home for your pet.

• Pet medications (see the websites below)

Preparing for a Pet Friendly Vacation

Bring items that are familiar to your pet. These include:

• Pet dishes

• Bedding

• A pooper scooper

• Litter box and kitty litter (for a cat)

• A leash and collar

• Grooming supplies

• A pet first aid kit

• Your pet’s favorite toy

• Carpet deodorizer

• Stain remover

• ID tags

• A current photograph of your pet.

• An airline approved pet carrier

Visit the Budget Travel Store for all of your pet's travel needs.

Consider purchasing Pet Insurance for your pet as veterinary costs can be expensive.

Transporting Your Pet

Transportation options are limited for travel with pets. These include:

• Car

• Plane – find a pet friendly airline.


Pet Friendly Hotels

Not all hotels accept pets.

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