The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Your Trip with Your Pet

In the excitement of getting ready for your trip, it’s easy to overlook some of your pet’s essentials.

Before going on trips, you need to prepare properly (especially for long trips) and it’s best to pack efficiently. So here are things to pack when traveling with your pet:

Favorite Treats
This is an important one since your dog will most likely be sidetracked with all the surrounding new smells. To grab their attention, packing their favourite treats on hand can snap them out of whatever it is they are fixated on.

Cozy Bed
If your pup has a favorite bed, then definitely bring it. Most of the pet-friendly hotels we have stayed at didn’t provide dog beds, so it’s a good idea to go ahead and toss one in the car. If you’re looking for a travel pet bed, Chuckit! makes a washable portable bed in a variety of sizes.

Cleaning Supplies
Luckily, we’ve never had any accidents in the car or hotel, but just in case it happens, we are ready with cleaning supplies. We carry a dog designated tote bag that is equipped with a roll of paper towels, disinfecting wipes, and used plastic shopping bags.

Food and Water Bowls
When we are driving long distances, we try to stop every 2 hours for a bathroom break and to hydrate our pups. Although they aren’t doing much in the back of the car, they do get thirsty. Also, most hotels do not provide bowls. Packing a collapsible bowl that is lightweight and inexpensive can solve water breaks.

Pet Medication
If your pup takes certain meds, don’t forget to bring them with you. The last thing you want to do is find a vet on your travels.

Certificate Verifying Vaccines
Some places you visit may require proof of vaccines. We keep our pup’s documents in the cloud and/or a paper copy in our car where it’s accessible at all times.

Brush or Comb
If you have a pet that sheds like crazy, welcome to Crystal’s world. Corgis are notorious for shedding, so packing a FURminator with you while you’re on the road with your pet is definite!

Flea and Tick Repellent or Preventative
Just like humans, dogs need protection from insects too. If you have plans to explore the great outdoors on your road trip, definitely bring some protection for them too.

Waste Bags
There will be plenty of occasions where you will need to have these handy and you don’t want to be that irresponsible pet parent leaving behind a mess. Amazon carries a ton of inexpensive waste bags.

Leash and Collar with Pet ID Tag
Bringing a leash and collar are pretty standard items. However, don’t forget to make sure their ID tag information is up to date prior to departure.