Traveling with your pet is always exciting and creates lifelong memories. However, it requires a bit of preparation to ensure that both you and your four-legged friend have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re hitting the road or taking to the skies, having a well-thought-out checklist of dog travel essentials will make your summer vacation as easy and stress-free as possible for everyone involved. Follow our guide to create the ultimate checklist of dog travel essentials for your next summer vacation:
CBD Oil for Pets
Keep your pets calm during travel with CBD! Pet Releaf offers everything from pet-specific CBD Oils to CBD Chews to keep dogs calm and relaxed during long hours of travel. Whether it’s on a plane or in the car, CBD can help pets feel comfortable during stressful situations. Be sure to stock up on some travel size calming essentials before your next trip!
Airline-Approved Pet Carrier
Do you have a smaller pup that can fit on your next flight? You may want to invest in a travel carrier for your dog, so they can fit by your feet on the plane. Wild One offers a dog travel carrier in a variety of colors such as spruce, black, and tan. It’s comfortable with breathable mesh walls and an interior cushion that folds out to be a comfortable dog bed. This is perfect if the hotel or Airbnb you’re staying in doesn’t have a dog bed for your dog to rest on—this carrier does the job for them. Plus, this bag is airline-compliant, so you don’t have to be worried about being turned away at the gate.
Backseat Cover
Does your dog love to get the backseat of your car all messy after a long day of play at the dog park or dog beach? Set up Active Pets’ Extra Durable Back Seat Cover in your car for travel this summer. They’re specifically designed to fit any truck or SUV’s backseat. Most importantly, this cover ensures the safety of your dog with a non-slip bottom so your dog isn’t sliding around in the backseat.
Portable Water Bowls
The best dog bowls are portable! Check out Ruffwear’s pet bowls that are available in a variety of packable and collapsable versions. They are waterproof and ultralight-weight, making them easy to bring along on any activity.
Dog Wipes
Looking to keep your dog clean on the go? EarthBath offers all kinds of hygienic products from Tushy Wipes and Eye Wipes to keep your dog looking their best when you may not have a bathtub or groomer around the corner. EarthBath products only incorporate the safest, finest ingredients found in nature that are people-tested and pet-approved!
Dog Seatbelt
Does your dog like to jump from the backseat to the front seat while you’re driving? It can be hard to focus on driving if your pet is moving around. To make sure your pup stays in the backseat, try a Direct To Seatbelt Bungee Tether from Kurgo! This dog seatbelt easily clicks into the seatbelt slot in your car and can attach to your dog’s harness. As it’s bungee webbing, it can stretch enough to give your antsy pup some wiggle room if needed.
Waste Bags
Whether you’re staying at a campground or in a hotel, it’s extremely important to pick up your dog’s waste. Bring Doggy Do Good’s Biodegradable & Compostable Poop Bags along for the ride! You don’t have to feel guilty about using Doggy Do Good products since they’re 100% biodegradable and certified compostable, which makes them an excellent choice for the environment as they break down in only 90 days!
DIY Pet First Aid Kit
You can prepare a dog first aid kit yourself! Items like tweezers, gauze, and hydrogen peroxide are just some of the supplies you may need in your kit. Looking for a full list of items? Check out this Pet First Aid Checklist.
Don’t forget to bring along a Skin & Paw Releaf topical in your first aid kit. This balm is a great product for helping relieve bug bites or unexpected skin irritation.
Foldable Pet Ramp
Do you have a senior dog that has trouble getting in and out of the car? You may want to consider purchasing a foldable pet ramp, especially if you are on a road trip where you’ll be in the car for much of the commute. PetSafe’s Happy Ride Telescoping Dog Ramp is light, yet extremely strong as it can hold up to 400 pounds. Now you don’t have to worry about carrying your pup in and out of the car, they can easily access the car all by themselves.
Portable Dog Bed
We always want our pet companions to be comfortable, especially during travel when they’re not around their usual surroundings. Big Barker’s Backseat Barker: SUV Edition dog bed may be the best fit for your pup. It can easily be rolled up and packed up, so they can use it in the car, at a campsite, or at the hotel you’re staying at. It’s available in various dimensions to fit your car and pet size.
