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Taking your pet on a trip with you can be a great time, but you need to make sure you are fully prepared to take them on a plane. Petco is sharing tips for plane travel with your pooch.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
Make your dog and cat's boarding checklist to make sure your pet’s caregiver has everything your pet needs like current ID, medications, pet food and more!
Updated on October 29th, 2025
Puppy and dog crate training encourages puppies to control themselves for longer periods of time and keeps them safe when unsupervised.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
If traveling with dogs is new to you there is a lot to consider. Find out what you should research before booking a flight, train ride, and more.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
Who doesn't love hitting the open road with their dog? While it's a great experience for all, you want to make sure you are prepared. Petco has tips and a packing list for the best road trip with your dog.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
There are different products available online. Here are two websites that you can look at. You also need to look at your airlines specific requirements to make sure the product meets their standards. http://www.pet360.com/product/56464/petego-universal-sport-bag-pet-travel-carrier http://www.pettravelstore.com/petmate-airline-cargo-crate-small/
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello! Travel can be very stressful so it's good you're looking into this for your pets. Unfortunately for pets traveling via air there aren't many oral medications that have been proven safe. Some of the calming supplements and thunder shirts have had some success with travel and could be tried. I recommend trying them weeks before travel just in case they don't work so different options can be tried. Continuing in acclimating your pet to the crate is a good idea. Try making it a safe place for your pet with toys, treats, favorite blanket, etc Lastly you should follow your airlines' guidelines on last feeding/watering. It can vary depending on flight lengths, layovers, etc.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. Putting a pet into cargo can be scary, as you cannot check in on them during that time. I recommend providing blankets and toys that may make her feel more comfortable. You can ask your veterinarian for light sedative medications that you can give prior to the flight to help her relax. I hope this is helpful!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Congratulations on your new puppy! I've been in this situation as well, driving several hours home from a breeder's house with a new pup who needs to pee :) Your puppy will almost certainly need to go to the bathroom at some point during the trip - so yes, you'll need to stop somewhere. As long as he has started his vaccine series, his risk of contracting parvo or other diseases is really quite low as the vaccines are very effective... so you should use common sense and not put him in high-risk situations, but there's no reason that he can't walk in the grass for a few minutes to potty. I do normally recommend avoiding rest areas and other places that large numbers of people walk their dogs - instead, stop at a fast food restaurant or a gas station a mile or two from the highway, since this should be a much lower-traffic area in terms of strange dogs. And yes, I would recommend a crate for the car ride, for safety. Put a soft blanket and a toy or two from the breeder's, if she ha
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I'd call your Vet and ask for a sedative or "doggie downer." They can prescribe a safe drug to prescribe to make the car rides safer. You can also try a more natural approach with something like this: https://www.chewy.com/vetriscience-composure-behavioral/dp/42645 Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025