Pet Travel Packing List: Don’t Leave These Behind!

🐶 1. Travel Documents & Identification

✔ Pet passport (if traveling internationally)
✔ Vaccination & health certificates
✔ ID tags and microchip information
✔ Airline or train travel forms
✔ Travel insurance documents

🧭 NomadTail Tip: Keep these documents in a waterproof pouch and scan a digital backup to your phone.

🧳 2. Essentials for Comfort

✔ Leash, collar, and harness
✔ Comfortable travel carrier or crate
✔ Blanket or travel bed
✔ Familiar toys for comfort
✔ Portable water bowl & collapsible food bowl

🐾 Pro tip: Familiar smells reduce anxiety — bring a favorite toy or blanket.

🥗 3. Food & Treats

✔ Enough food for the trip (plus extra)
✔ Sealed storage container or zip bags
✔ Treats for training & comfort
✔ Bottled or filtered water
✔ Food scoop or measuring cup

🍪 Keep a few treats easily accessible for calming your pet during stressful moments like security checks.

🩺 4. Health & Hygiene

✔ Medications (with prescriptions)
✔ Waste bags & litter supplies
✔ Travel-sized pet shampoo
✔ Brush or grooming tools
✔ Pet wipes & sanitizer

⚕️ Tip: If your pet has specific medical needs, pack double the medication — delays happen.

🚨 5. Emergency & Safety Gear

✔ First-aid kit for pets
✔ Tick & flea prevention
✔ Extra leash and ID tags
✔ Flashlight or clip-on light for night walks
✔ Pet seat belt or car safety harness

🧭 Know the location of nearby veterinary clinics at your destination.

🧼 6. Special Add-Ons for International Travel

✔ Muzzle (some airlines or countries require it)
✔ Pet diapers or liners
✔ Copy of airline pet regulations
✔ Extra travel carrier liners or pads

✈ NomadTail Tip: Always check airline requirements at least a week before departure.

🐾 Final Thoughts

Traveling with your pet can be easy, joyful, and stress-free — if you’re prepared. This packing list covers everything you’ll need to make your trip smooth. Save it, print it, or keep it handy on your phone before your next adventure.

✨ NomadTail Tip: Create a reusable “pet travel kit” that’s always ready to go. It’ll save you time and ensure you never forget the essentials again.