A dog and girl at the beach

Travelling With Your Pets

A dog and girl at the beach

If you’re travelling with your pet this Summer holiday, then check out our tips for a stress-free break.

1. Plan Ahead

✓ Practice short car trips before long journeys

✓ Consult your vet for pet motion sickness

✓ Pack wipes, towels, and clean-up bags for accidents

✓ Research your destination for tick risks and begin preventive treatment before you leave

✓ Confirm pet policies if camping

2. What to Pack

Dan & Sam Travel bowl, poop bags, and food scoop
Dog ready for a holiday

3. Hitting the Road

✓ Pets need to be safely secured in cars. Either in travel carriers, crates or with seat belt attachments or car harnesses

✓ Stop regularly for toilet breaks

✓ Keep your pet on a lead in unfamiliar areas

4. You’ve Arrived

✓ Secure any doors or gates before taking your pet off lead or out of their carrier or crate

✓ If camping, keep your pet on a lead

✓ Pets will likely mark their territory, so be prepared to clean up after them

Dog safely on a lead

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