Did you know your fur baby can be your great travel companion as well? While hiring a sitter or getting a friend to watch your pet can be helpful, but wouldn’t it be great to take you furry one with you? If you are thinking of taking your pet along with you on your next trip, here’s a pet travel checklist that will be handy.

Your basic pet travel checklist must include

• Water and food
  Pack your pet’s kibble and wet food. Make sure to add some snacks and treats too.
• Poop bags
  A must-have when you are traveling with your pet. Avoid looking for a pet store en route or at your destination.
• Leash, tag, etc
  For safety, keep you pet on a leash and collar when traveling. Make sure that your pet has an updated tag with your name and phone number.
• Crate and bed
  Train your pet to be comfortable inside a crate. With a bed inside, your pet will have something familiar around. Ensure that the crate is big enough for them to stand and move.
• Vaccine documentation
  Visit the vet to keep your pet updated with all the vaccines. Keep the paperwork handy for crossing international borders, checking in hotels, and emergencies.
• Medicines
  Make a first-aid box with all essential medicines, especially if your pet has pre-existing medical conditions. Keep supplements for anxiety, ticks, fleas, as well as common stomach disorders. It can be useful to have styptic powder, eyewash, gauze bandages, and antiseptic wipes.
• Toys
  Pack your pet’s favorite toys to keep them engaged and entertained during the trip.

For road travel, this is the pets checklist you need:

• Seat covers
  Pets shed wherever they are. So covers your seats to avoid deep cleaning later.
• Seat barriers
  Your fur baby can get hyperactive or jump on you while you drive. Keep a barrier between the front seats and the back for safety.
• Safety belts
  Some local laws require pets to have seat belts. Keep some comfortable pet safety restrains handy.

Your pet checklist for air travel should have these items:

• Permits
  Some countries require import permits to allow pets to travel. Check the pet import requirements of your destination and get the necessary permits.
• Microchip
  You may want your furry one to get microchipped before they get all the vaccinations. Check whether your destination has this requirement.
• Titer test
  Some places require pets to undergo a blood titer test or RNATT. Check the regulations of your destination country or state whether this or any other test is required.

Finally, here’s a camping checklist for your pets

• Cleaning products
  With a new place to explore, your pet can easily get dirty. Pack in some soap and water for spot cleaning.
• Comb
  Your pet is highly susceptible to fleas and ticks when outdoors. Bring along a comb and tweezers to get rid of anything that gets stuck to their fur.
• Towel
  To wipe down your pet thoroughly before you let them in your tent or camper.