11/25/2025
🎄✈️ Pets are part of the family — and they deserve a safe, cozy holiday too.
Here are our top tips for stress-free holiday travel with your pets. 🎄🐱🐶
🐶 1. Make sure your pet is healthy for travel
Before hitting the road or flying, ensure your pet is up to date on:
-Vaccinations
-Preventives (fleas, ticks, heartworm)
-Any needed medications
Schedule a pre-travel exam if you’re unsure!
🧳 2. Pack a pet travel bag
Include the essentials:
-Food & water
-Bowls
-Medications
-Leash & harness
-Favorite toys or blanket
-Waste bags
-A recent photo (for safety)
🚗 3. Car travel safety
-Always use a secured carrier, pet seatbelt, or harness
-Never let pets roam freely in the car
-Keep heads inside the windows
-Take regular bathroom & stretch breaks
✈️ 4. Flying with your pet
-Check airline pet policies early
-Use an airline-approved carrier
-Label the carrier with your contact info
-Try to choose direct flights when possible
🏨 5. Prepare your pet for new environments
-Keep routines consistent
-Bring familiar items (bed, toys, blanket)
-Monitor for stress: pacing, panting, whining, hiding
🍗 6. Mind the holiday hazards
If you're staying with family or friends, remind them to keep:
-Toxic foods (onions, grapes, chocolate, xylitol) out of reach
-Holiday plants (poinsettias, lilies, mistletoe) away from pets
-Decorations and cords safely secured
❤️ 7. ID & microchip info
-Make sure your pet’s ID tag and microchip contact information are up to date before traveling.
