Packing for your pet: what to bring
For your pet to enjoy their holiday as much as you do, it’s important that they feel safe and comfortable. How? By bringing a few familiar items from home.
Does your dog (or cat) only sleep in their own bed? Refuse to eat from any bowl but theirs? Spend hours chewing their favorite toy? Make room in your luggage for their comfort items!
Other must-haves when traveling with your pet:
- Collar with ID tag (including your contact details)
- Leash
- Any medications they may need
- Up-to-date vaccination record and a small first-aid kit
- Their usual food (as it may not be available locally)
If you’re traveling in summer and plan to hike, bring a foldable travel bowl, it fits easily in a backpack and can be filled with your own water bottle (or a second one dedicated to your pet).
If you’re traveling in winter and your pet feels the cold or has sensitive paws, pack a coat and small booties (or a paw balm) to protect them from snow and ice.