Want to travel with your pet but don’t know how to make your four-legged friend comfortable during the trip? A whole lot of us share our lives with our pets, and it would be an absolute no-brainer that we’d want to share our other experiences with them too. So, if you’re looking for tips on taking a dog-, cat-, or bird- friendly vacation, here’s the ultimate guide for pet-friendly travel:

• Do your research
  Regardless of whether you’re traveling international or domestic, you need to check one thing if you’re traveling with your pet—whether the place, climate, and area work for your pet. Animals, just like us, are prone to fall sick if there is a dramatic change in the climate and even their surroundings. So, check with your vet if the place you’re planning to travel to is suitable for your pet.
• Get your pet checked by the vet
  Before traveling, your little fur baby needs a check-up by the veterinarian. You also need to ensure that they’re up-to-date on all their vaccines and get their prescription filled before the trip. Along with this, obtain a health certificate around 10 days before your trip to ensure that you meet the requirements of your destination and even the airlines if you’re choosing to fly.
• Get them a collar with all your details
  A lot of us label our luggage with our details to prevent it from getting lost, so why not get your pet a collar to help identify that the cutie belongs to you? Ensure that you add your address, an emergency phone number, and even your friend’s number to their collar, just in case.
• Choose the right mode of transport
  If you’re traveling internationally, airways are the best mode of transport. However, if you’re traveling within the country, airways are faster but put a lot of pressure on your pet, so ensure that you’re making the right choice for transport.
• Ensure that the hotel is “your” pet friendly
  A lot of hotels, Airbnb, motels, and more are dog friendly, but are they okay with having cats or other animals? Before making your booking, double-check whether the accommodation permits other animals and if they have any restrictions on the number of pets. This is one of the most important yet often overlooked points in the checklist of the basic guide for pet-friendly travel.
• Abide by the rules
  While many hotels and other places of accommodation have become pet-friendly, they have rules in place to ensure that their other guests are not disturbed. From not permitting unattended pets to keeping them off common areas, check what kind of rules and regulations are in place and whether they work for you.
• Check whether the place offers pet-services
  What if you plan on doing a lot of sightseeing or have long business meetings to attend during your stay? The last tip in this guide for pet-friendly travel is to check whether your hotel has sitting services or is at least in contact with pet daycare services before booking. This lets you get some alone time without having to worry about your pet.