You can release your stress by hugging your pet, but there's no better way to refresh your and your pup's system than a trip with your pet! Traveling fun is doubled when you have a wagging tail to enjoy it with. Animals sure are the best travel partners with whom you can make so many memories, but we need to be extra careful when traveling in the company of our dogs. You need to make sure that the trip is as fun and comfortable for them as it is for you! It means there is a need for all kinds of dog travel gear for your puppy that you need to look after and take care of.
To make it easier for you, we have researched and compiled a list of all the necessary things or 10 most important dog accessories and supplies that you might need to enjoy traveling with your dog successfully.
Water Bottle / Foldable Bowl- A water bottle is the most important thing to carry for humans and doggos. At any point during the trip, your pup might feel thirsty. For that, there are special water bottles for dogs that ensure maximum convenience. Aside from water bottles, dogs are attached to their food bowls and feel a sense of familiarity eating with their food bowl. There are foldable food bowls for dogs that are easy to carry and convenient to eat from for traveling purposes.
Anti-anxiety Supplements- Car travel with dogs can be anxiety-inducing for pets, and some might even get motion sickness while traveling. It would help if you carried anti-anxiety or motion sickness supplements meant mainly for dogs to ensure a safe and sound trip for your pup. You might as well pop one in their food or give them a calming bite to chew before starting the journey to avoid any messy accident while traveling.
Harness with Tracker / Collar with Name Tag- Travelling is all fun and games till you have an enthusiastic pet, who likes to run around a lot. You would not want to find yourself looking for your lost pet in a place you barely know as well. To prevent this from happening, get your dog inside a harness and install a tracker on it. It will have you less worried about your puppy, so you and your pet can equally enjoy the trip freely. You can also add a name tag to your dog's collar for the convenience of people who meet your pet and want to befriend him using his name. These dog accessories can be a great addition to the list! It is because a dog feels a sense of familiarity when called by its name.
Car Seat Cover/ Pet Partition/ Car Hammock- These are some large dog car travel accessories that you must get. Dog hair is an accessory for most dog parents, but this would look as good on your car. If you have a big dog in its shedding period, or even if it's not, you should get a car hammock or a car seat cover installed for your pet to sit in/on so that the car seats are free of dog hair. It will also ensure that the car seats are safe from your dog's scratches as well. In these terms, you can also get a pet partition for your car to prevent your favorite family member from jumping to the front seats or making a mess while you drive.
Pet Carrier/ Pet Prams / Kennel/ Portable Cage- If you own a small breed dog or a pupper, you can make them look like an accessory for yourself by carrying them in a dog travel bag, dog carrier, or a dog pram. You can even have them in different bags available for carrying dogs, whatever seems easy and convenient to carry. To avoid inducing anxiety in a new place, you can take a kennel or a portable cage for your dog to stay in and feel at home without any stress until they get used to their new surroundings.
First Aid Kit- You must know all the things that your dog is allergic to or any meds that your dog might need in the course of traveling. Even as a precaution, you must carry necessary dog medicines with you for any situation in which your dog might need them. You should also have antibiotics for dogs or applicable tubes like betadine or cold packs on you to tackle dangerous problems.
Toiletry Bag- If you plan to travel for a long time, keep your pets toiletries like shampoo- conditioner, wet wipes, etc., with you. Carry pee pads as well, which are like diapers for dogs and poop scoopers to avoid making the place dirty. The toiletries bag can also include nail clippers or tick-flea repellent sprays, or even anti-tick or anti-flea collars with you to keep your furball safe from ticks or fleas.
Pet Passport- Some might not know, but dogs need passports to travel to several European or Arab countries. Even if you're traveling via road, you need to carry your dog's passport along with your own to experience a hassle or hurdle-free trip! So make sure you've got this box checked as well, way before planning to travel with your pup.
Food/ Treats- It is said that dogs think with their stomach, so it is best to carry an abundant amount of food or their favorite treats with you while traveling. So make sure not to forget it at home, or you might as well forget your pet there too! The trip would seem happy and peaceful with your pet and its satisfied tummy.
Favorite Toy- Dogs have a sense of possession about their stuff. Carrying their favorite toy with them will keep them at ease and far away from any stress or anxiety. The smell in their toy can be enough to keep them comfortable during travel.
Happy Travels! Every pet is different and requires different amounts of food and attention. It's essential to know what all pet travel essentials you need for a sound and hazard-free trip. One can also get a dog travel accessories kit as per requirement and the size and breed of your dog.
Conclusion
These were the top ten most important things to carry with you if you're planning a trip with your best friend. You can add more to your list of pet travel accessories as per the requirements of your puppy or get in touch with Mr n Mrs Pet to get traveling advice with your pet, be it a dog, a cat, a hamster, or any other pet.