Relieving Stress For Your Pet Before a Long Trip
If you are taking a long car trip with your pet, you may want to consider discussing medication with your vet. In some cases he or she may recommend a tranquilizer. You may also want to consider a natural stress remedy described as a "a first-aid kit in a bottle" for it's multiple uses called bach rescue remedy . This mixture of flower essences, has a number of practical purposes to alleviate stress, fear and shock for your pets.

Pet Travel Gear For Your Trip
We have a full range of pet products, many of which have been selected for their usefulness, fun and enjoyment on any pet trip. Treats are a great way of helping your pet find release from boredom during long bouts of waiting around. You should also be prepared for any weather conditions and take suitable pet clothing for your small dog and regular sized dogs too. A good repellant, may also be a necessity especially if you are hiking or engaging in other outdoor activities . A good dog coat and slicker raincoat,and items suited for car travel such as car barriers may also be a good idea. Some Things About Car Travel With Pets
Car travel with pets is not only a matter of your pet's safety it could be your safety too. A pet that is annoyed, stressed or distracted could interfere with the driver putting the safety of all car occupants at risk. In addition to consideration of your pet's temperament during travel, some safety restraint such as a mesh car barrier, pet safety sitter or easy rider harness is a good idea. The harness, for instance, connects to any front or rear seatbelt and features a handy buckle that attaches to the dog's leash so your pet doesn't have to stay in the rear. The mesh car barrier is a preferable alternative if you don't want your pet in the front seat.

Also, please remember that cats and dogs can suffer from heatstroke if left in a hot car unattended with the windows up.

Quarantine and Overseas Travel
Those travelling overseas will be pleased to learn that some of the quarantine restrictions that made travel a concern for pet owners have relaxed somewhat. For travel to the UK, the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) now allows pet owners travelling from certain countries to bring their cats or dogs into the United Kingdom without quarantine as long as they meet the rules. USA and Canada are now among these countries.

Pet Travel on Vacation
Fortunately, more and more places (we will update on a weekly basis) are becoming more and more pet friendly. However, there are a few things to bare in mind when travelling with your pets.