· Travel by car
If you are on a road trip for the holidays, make sure you do not let your pet loose in your vehicle. A pet carrier is also a good idea, but can also be more expensive. Always put your pet in the backseat.
· Air
If you are flying to your destination, a pet carrier is required to comply with airline regulations. Please contact the airlines pet transport dimensions to ensure that you get the right size to buy. A pet can travel by air in the cabin if not more than 22 pounds in weight, 18 inches long and 11 inches long.
For international travel, you need certain documents for your pet before you can take. Do not travel with your pet, unless you have checked and vaccinated by a veterinarian. Always wear your pet's current health certificate along with the registration of vaccines.
· Pet Foods
Take lots of pet food, you can never be sure whether your favorite brand of pet food will be available at your destination, so it's better to be safe.
· Feeding
If you fly, feed your pet a light snack 5-6 hours before departure. Do not give your pet any fluids two hours before departure. If you travel by car, do not try to feed your pet while you're on the move.
· Clearly mark
Whether you take your pet to national or international travel, it is better if you can attach an identification tag for your pet. The ID tag should include your address and phone number and the address of your destination and the phone number.
If you are visiting family, you must let them know that you bring your pet. If you are staying in a hotel, check the house rules and regulations regarding pets.
Also make sure that your pet is an express trip. Animals can more troubled children on long trips.