If you’re thinking of taking your pet on a trip out of town, you need to first find a guide for pet-friendly travel. You could be traveling with your furry companion on a road trip or even take them along with you on a plane or train. To make the journey enjoyabale for both of you, there are certain dos and don’t you should consider before embarking.

Travel Guide for a Pet-friendly Trip
A guide for pet-friendly travel is useful not only if you are traveling with your pet for the first time but also every time you take him/her with you. Here is a checklist of the things you should do and avoid when traveling with your pet.

• You must find out about the kind of rooms that you can avail of when traveling with your pet. Usually, you will be given rooms on the ground floor with easier access outdoors.
• You should also find out if the hotel allows all kinds of pets; some hotels allow dogs but not cats. So, remember to check for this. The hotel may also restrict the number of pets in a room.
• You need to find out about any special rules that apply to pets in a hotel; for instance, they may not be allowed to go near the pool, outdoor dining areas, or the beach.
• Check whether the hotel you are booking offers any special facilities like pet-sitting for guests.
• When traveling by flights you have to remember not to give your pet sedatives or tranquilizers. In case your pet has to be in the luggage hold on an aircraft, such medicines will make them feel rather cold.
• You should ideally get his health certificate from your vet before traveling. You must also find out about quarantines, if any, that your pet must be kept in on reaching a certain destination.
• You should feed your pet about four hours ahead of flight time. It is important to ensure he/she is healthy and happy before travel, well-hydrated and fed much before the flight so that he/she can get time to go to a toilet.
• Remember to notify the airline that you are flying with a pet and make sure you note down all requirements for pet travel.
• Your pet must have a detailed collar that includes information like your contact address and a friend’s phone number and address for an emergency, and even a rabies tag if required.
• You should head out fully prepared because your pet can get hurt in unnatural surroundings. You should have your vet’s number handy and keep the contact of the closest veterinary hospital where you are supposed to go.
• It is essential to get proper collars for your pet, and microchipped if possible, if they manage to lose the collar. Pets can get lost in unfamiliar locations and this becomes crucial then.
• Pay a visit to your vet before road travels to ensure your pet is healthy. If your pet has a medical history, take a record with you in case it must be shown to an unknown vet.

Now that you have been provided an effective guide for pet-friendly travel, have a memorable trip!