Whether you are traveling by air, car, train, or foot, carefully consider the needs of your pet and thoroughly review the options available to you and plan accordingly. You should always consider your pet's health, safety, and preferences when deciding whether to take your pet with you or   petclothes  leave them home with a qualified pet sitter. If your pet becomes anxious, motion-sick, or does not enjoy new and different situations, especially older dogs, then the best choice is often to leave them at home where they feel safe, secure, and comfortable.

Always do what is best for your pet. If air travel is involved, then leaving pets at home with a good pet sitter is usually the preferred option. When you do travel with your pet, deciding what to take is always a good place to start. Depending on the mode of travel and the length of the trip, you will need to pack any necessary medications and medical records, especially if your pet has chronic health problems or is currently under a veterinarian's care for an ailment. And the appropriate paperwork is essential if your travels take you across international borders (see the links below for specific requirements).

Then you will need the basics like food, food/water bowl, pet first aid kit, bed, leash, collar, required tags (ID and rabies), grooming tools if your dog requires regular grooming, pet waste bags, crate, and toys (especially an interactive or chew toy that will keep them entertained). You will also need litter and a litter tray or disposable litter trays for your cat. Just in case, take a recent photograph along. It will be much easier to locate your pet if it becomes separated from the family if you have a photo to show people. And if your pet has an embedded ID chip you will need to have the phone number of the company and your account details so you can immediately contact them.