Plan the journey
Pet travel checklist
Use this checklist as a starting point and adjust it for your pet, destination, weather and transport provider.
Identification and documents
- Collar tag and current contact details
- Microchip details checked
- Vaccination and health records
- Booking, airline or accommodation documents
- Recent photograph of your pet
Comfort and care
- Usual food, treats and fresh water
- Bowls or travel bottle
- Medication and veterinarian instructions
- Bedding, blanket or familiar comfort item
- Waste bags, litter supplies and cleaning kit
Travel equipment
- Correctly fitted harness, lead and restraint
- Carrier or crate checked for size and condition
- Weather protection and cooling plan
- First-aid supplies appropriate to your trip
Final checks
Confirm destination rules, emergency veterinary contacts, rest stops and weather. For flights, verify requirements directly with the airline before departure.