Taking a pet on vacation can be fun — watching a happy dog play on the beach is the best! But sometimes traveling with a pet is due to necessity. You’re moving, or you don’t have reliable pet care at home. Either way, though, travel can be stressful for pets, which can make it stressful for you too.
Here are some products will make traveling with your pet easier and safer!
You might also be interested in finding pet friendly hotels in Charlotte.
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URPOWER Dog Seat Cover Car Seat Cover for Pets
A good car seat cover does more than keep your car clean. The hammock-style car seat cover has been a game-changer for traveling with our pets. It attaches to the back of the front seat and to the back of the back seat, creating an enclosure for the dogs. The seatbelts go through a slot and attach to the seatbelt receptacle and to the dog’s harness.
Previously, both of our dogs were anxious in the car. One of them would start trembling the moment he got into the car. With a hammock-style car seat cover, they feel secure and just sleep on the ride.
You will have room directly behind the front seat for stowing items, and you can be sure that your dog won’t get into them.
The car seat cover we have isn’t available on Amazon anymore, but this is pretty similar.
$39.99 Buy on AmazonPetzana Seat Belt for Dogs with Elastic Bungee Buffer
Whether or not you use a car seat cover, like above, a seatbelt keeps your pet safer in the car. Not only does it prevent your backseat driver from climbing into the front seat, but it protects your dog from being thrown around in the case of an accident.
Get one that’s adjustable. This one has an elastic bungee buffer, which can protect your dog in case of sudden braking.
The seatbelt attaches to the seatbelt receptacle in the car, and to your dog’s harness. No special harness is required.
Buy on AmazonMalsiPree Dog Water Bottle
Fill this water bottle up for car rides or on hikes. It’s small enough to go into your bag. Just refill it at a sink when you make a stop. Its silica gel seal ring, plus lock key design, will prevent leaks.
$16.09 Buy on AmazonKytely Collapsible Water or Food Bowl for Dogs and Cats
These bowls are perfect for dogs and cats on the go. They collapse for traveling convenience, and can hook onto a backpack, leash or belt loop with the handy carabiner clip. This bowl holds 34 fluid ounces of water. Smaller ones are available as well. This is a 2-pack set. They can be used as water or dog bowls when you reach your destination. Dishwasher safe.
$10.99 Buy on AmazonTravel Cat: Porta Pawty Portable Litter Box
This handy cat litter box includes a zippered top cover to prevent spills during transportation and to lock in odors.
It’s large enough for all size cats, at 19 x 14 x 5 inches.
$39.99 Buy on AmazonRuff Life 101 Airline Approved Expandable Pet Carrier on Wheels
This carrier is airline approved (but you should check with your airline’s rules and regulations before traveling.) The trolley will be a back-saver going through airports (you can also choose to use the shoulder straps), and it can be removed and stowed in an overhead compartment once on the plane. Then the carrier can fit under the seat.
$99.95 Buy on AmazonTexsens Innovative Traveler Bubble Backpack Pet Carrier
This highly rated pet backpack is ideal for taking cats or small dogs to the veterinarian or on a trip. It comes with chest strap buckles to reduce the weight on your shoulders.
This is suitable for dogs up to 15 pounds or cats up to 18 pounds. The pet must sit at 14.5 inches or less tall, and 12 inches or less wide.
$25.99 Buy on AmazonFirst Aid Only 298 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Emergency Kit
This kit will have you ready for pretty much any emergency your pet gets into. It includes a space blanket, bandage, tape, tweezers, thermometer, muzzle, sting relief pad, and much more. (Hopefully) much more than you will ever need!
$29.99 Buy on AmazonTractive GPS Pet Tracker for Dogs
Losing your dog is a nightmare. Losing your dog in an unfamiliar location is even worse. This GPS Tracker will let you track your dog real-time. You can even mark “safe zones,” like the yard, and you’ll be alerted if your dog leaves.
It requires a subscription, which starts at $4.99 per month.
$49.99 Buy on AmazonPop Culture Airtag Dog Collar Holder
An option for tracking your dog that does not require a subscription is an Airtag. This Airtag dog collar holder will protect the Airtag and keep it secured to your dog.
You’ll need to purchase the Airtags separately.
Apple’s official position on using Airtags to track dogs is that it discourages it. It will only work if your dog comes in close proximity to an Apple device in the Find My network. So it will be more useful in a city than it will be in the wilderness.
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