Most people travel for parties and usually bring their family with them. There are some who cannot live even without their pets. If you plan to travel with your pet, you need to plan ahead to make the trip pleasant and comfortable for both you and the pet.
Traveling by car
If you are going on a vacation trip, make sure not to let the pet come loose inside the vehicle. You can bring a safety harness to your pet that can be attached to your car's seat belt system. Or you can simply put your pet in a cage. A pet transporter is also a good idea, but it could also be more expensive. Always put your pet on the back seat.
· Travel by plane
If you are flying to your destination, a pet carrier is a must to comply with airline regulations. Check with the airlines for the size of the pet carrier to make sure you buy the right size. A pet can travel by plane in the cabin if it does not exceed 22 kg in weight, 18 inches in length and 11 inches in height.
For international travel, you will need some documents for your pet before he can take it with you. It would be better if you could give at least 6 weeks of allowance to start taking care of the documents.
Do not travel with your pet unless it has been checked and vaccinated by your vet. Always carry your pet's current health certificate along with the vaccination record.
· Pet food
Take many pet foods; you can never be sure whether your favorite pet food brand will be available at your destination, so it's best to be sure of it.
· Instructions for feeding
If you are flying, feed your pet a light snack 5 to 6 hours before departure. Do not give liquids to your pet 2 hours before departure. If you go by car, try not to feed your pet while you move.
Insert ID tag
Regardless of whether you are taking your pet for domestic or international travel, it's best if you can attach an ID tag to your pet. The ID tag must contain the home address and telephone number, as well as the address and telephone number of the destination.
Before taking off, it is also important to check whether your pet will be welcome at your destination. If you are visiting relatives, you must let them know that you will bring your pet. If you stay in a hotel, check out the pet rules and regulations.
Also make sure your pet is ready for the trip. Animals can be more restless than children on long journeys. If your pet has never been anywhere else than at home, you can start making it ready for the trip by taking it to the supermarket, park or shopping center.
Finally, try to be as patient as possible. You must understand that you will not be dealing with your pet alone; you will also have to deal with the reaction of others to your pet.
