Items Every Dog Needs on a Long Road Trip

Bringing the family dog along on your next vacation can be enjoyable for everyone. However, it's important to be well prepared to accommodate and care for your pet in your vehicle - especially when you're hours away from your usual veterinarian. Here are some car travel tips and car safety tips on items every dog needs on a long road trip.

Travel carrier
Dogs have a tendency to wander, even when there's limited space to roam. Make sure your dog is supervised in the back seat to ensure that it doesn't become a distraction or obstacle to the driver. A travel carrier can provide a safe and familiar place for your dog to rest throughout the course of the trip. According to DogFriendly.com, you can also use a specially designed seatbelt harness to keep your pooch secure.

Pet passport
HowStuffWorks.com recommends bringing along a pet passport if you're traveling across international lines or planning on housing your dog in a kennel. While this item doesn't show the destinations your pet has visited, it does provide an accurate account of your pet's health and vaccinations.

Favorite toys
A long journey can easily begin to wear on anyone, especially your dog. In order to keep it happy and cooperative, bring along a few of your pet's favorite toys to make the road more manageable.

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