Go ahead, plan your trip. If you are a pet owner and wish to enjoy your vacation with your beloved pet, dog or cat, and hate the idea of leaving it with a sitter or in one of these pet hostels, who says that you can’t? There are many pet friendly places and resorts worldwide that welcome you with your buddy.
 

 In such a case, you should make the preparations for your pet travel, in advance and be aware of rules and regulations used by your airlines and the authorities in your destination.


International standards and rules for pet travel  vary from one place to another; laws and regulations are different in each country and state, airlines rules as well as required vaccines and permits. Make sure that no quarantine period is required.


The decision whether to fly your pet in the cabin beside you or to send it with your other luggage depends on the size pet airline procedures.


Here are some tips for pet travel in order to avoid last minute mishap:


- Accustom your pet to the cage several weeks before the flight. This will make it
  easier to adjust during flight.
 
 
- Select non-crowded flights as workload at the airport might prevent the cargo
  workers from paying the required attention to your pet.

 
- Cut pets’ nails to prevent any self injury. 

 
- Treat your pet with flea killer.

 
- Put a blanket which it is familiar with within the cage in order to allow a sense of
  familiar and safe place.
 

- Blurring or sedatives should be given only under your vet supervision as it might
  have a negative effect.
 

- Remember to place ID tag and contact information on the animal's collar including
  flight details (flight number and date) in case the pet escapes and runs away.

 
- Arrived at the airport before the usual time, especially if your animal does not fly
  in the cabin with you, so you will have enough time to do everything that is
  needed with no pressure and leave some time for a last round with your dog.



If you are being relocated or decided to move to another country, you can also use the services of pet movers or pet transportation services which can provide you with professional shipping and care services. They will also take care of necessary documentation and will save you precious time.


Whether you use such professional services or decide to take care of the process yourself, make sure you do it right in order to avoid unnecessary suffering from your pet and yourself.