Advance planning is key when traveling with a pet. With a little preparation and care, you and your pet can have a fun, safe trip, and make this summer a memorable one. Here are 3 travel tips when traveling with your pet that is vital for a successful trip.

We love to take road trips with our pet and she is a better traveler than our kids sometimes. Making sure you have packed well and followed these three simple travel tips for pet owners will make it a great trip for the whole family.

Stress Free Travel Tips for Pet Owners

Safety first.

While it is adorable to have your dog in the front seat with you, it is not the best place for them. The safest way for your dog or cat to travel via car is in a crate that has been anchored to the vehicle using a seatbelt or other secure means. Seat belts for dogs keep the dog from roaming but do not reliably protect them in a crash.

Airlines also have guidelines on what carriers are allowed both in the cabin and in the cargo hold. Cargo holds are especially dangerous for pets due to variations in temperature so check with your veterinarian about any safety precautions to consider.

Prepare your pet. Practice taking rides or spending time in a carrier will help your pet feel more comfortable when the trip actually takes place. If you have not already, consider microchipping your pet and make sure their contact information is current. A collar with contact information is also a necessity. If your pet is traveling in a crate, consider taping the information on the collar to lessen the chance of tags getting caught.

Packing Essentials For Your Pet There is enough stress of traveling and keeping the pet on a consistent eating schedule is important. Make sure you pack enough of their food so you don’t have to worry about trying to find their specific brand while traveling.

Thanks to dog food products like AvoDerm Natural  which keeps our dog’s coat beautiful and reduces any stomach upset due to food allergies and sensitivities. AVODerm Natural has no corn/fillers, no wheat, no soy, no artificial preservatives, no animal by-products. Switch now on Amazon

• Avocados help support healthy skin and beautiful coat.
• All dry food is made in the USA in AvoDerm’s company plant in California.
• AvoDerm Natural pet foods are made in small batches and cooked at lower temperatures to help support better digestion and health.

Some people also believe in gradually switching the pets water by packing along a jug of your water from home and mixing it with the water at your destination. This will cause less stress on your pet’s stomach.

If you remember our pup when we first switched to AvoDerm Natural Pets Food she had just had surgery and they had shaved her head. Her hair growing fast and the rest of her is remarkably fluffy. A golden’s coat is such an important trait and easily noticed if they don’t have the right nutrients