Travelling With Your Pet: A Stress-Free Checklist
Road trip or flight — what to pack, how to get your pet used to a carrier and the documents you shouldn't forget.
By Marco Silva · July 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Travel goes far more smoothly when your pet already sees the carrier or car as a safe place. Start practising a few weeks before you go.
Packing list
- Food for the whole trip plus two extra days
- Collapsible bowl and water
- Leash, collar with ID tag
- Vaccination records & pet passport
- A familiar blanket or toy
- Poop bags and wipes
