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While you can pack shoes, pants, and small toiletries in your suitcase and be done with it, packing for a pet takes a bit more planning. From food to leashes to medication, there are plenty of things to bring, and these are just the basics. These 10 handy products will enhance your pet’s vacation (and yours) and keep your pet safe and comfortable while you travel.
Chillpose CBD Oil for Dogs and Cats
Chilpose Full Spectrum CBD Oil is extracted from industrial hemp
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To ease anxiety while driving or on a plane, a few drops of Chill Paws Full Spectrum CBD Oil are effective. Made in the USA from CBD extracted from industrial hemp, this oil has a calming effect on pets but won’t get them “high.” Each batch is third-party safety tested and the results are posted on the Chill Paws website. Consult with your veterinarian before administering to your pet for the first time.
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Full Spectrum CBD Oil for Dogs 500 MG $53, Chillpose
$33, Chill Pause 250 MG Full Spectrum CBD Oil for Cats
Lazy Dog Lounger Water Raft
Imagine your dog having fun floating on the water.
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Heading to a river or a home with a pool? Bring along the puncture-resistant Lazy Dog Lounger Water Raft to let your dog join in on the water fun. Made with a high-buoyancy foam core, this semi-submersible raft is stable enough for your dog to jump in and out on their own. The raft is available in four colors and two sizes, with the large size able to hold up to 110 pounds.
Lazy Dog Loungers starting at $125
Mobile Dog Gear Week Away Pet Travel Bag
The tote bag holds about a week’s worth of food.
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Keep all your essentials in one place with this handy tote bag. The lightweight bag features a main compartment, 2 food containers, 2 foldable bowls, placemats and plenty of pockets. It attaches to your suitcase handle with a strap and has space for toys, treats, a scoop and any other small essentials.
$50, Chewy
Pet Gear View 360 Pet Carrier
Let your cat see the view with the PetGear View 360 Carrier
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Cats are inquisitive creatures, and the PetGear View 360 Carrier helps them keep track of everything around them. It snaps onto your car’s booster seat frame and has an internal tether that connects to a harness for added safety. The carrier also has a comfortable (and washable!) fleece padding on the bottom and an easy-open mesh top for “stress-free travel,” according to People.
$72, Amazon
Roverlund Ready-to-Use Carry-On Bags
The skateboard wheels on the suitcase are slippery
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This innovative carry-on bag makes getting to the gate a whole lot easier. Roverlund’s new Ready-to-Roll suitcase has a side-to-side orientation, so you can put a cat or dog carrier on top without worrying about it sliding off. The durable polycarbonate shell protects your belongings, and the smooth skateboard wheels glide easily across most floors. Perfect for short trips, this suitcase holds about a week’s worth of clothes and pet essentials.
$389, Roverland
Sleepypod Clickit Sport Plus Car Seat Belt Harness
This certified harness can also be used for walks.
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Certified by the independent Pet Safety Center, this adjustable, 2-in-1 padded vest can be used for everything from a walking harness to a car restraint. It secures to your seat belt but doesn’t restrict movement, so “your pet should be able to sit, lie down or shift positions comfortably,” says Car and Driver. It’s available in a variety of colors, including robin egg blue and strawberry red. Sizes range from small to extra-large.
From $103, Amazon
Trail Dog Medical Kit
This kit covers (almost) every situation
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Filled with gauze, bandages, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, and saline wound and eye wash, the Trail Dog Medical Kit has the items you’ll need if your hiking buddy hurts a leg, sprains, gets a tick bite, or gets some dirt in his eyes. The included manual serves as a guide on how to treat and stabilize your pet so you can safely treat him before returning to your hotel or taking him to the vet.
$29, Wilder Dog
Whistle Go Explore Dog GPS Tracker
With this GPS device you can track your pet wherever it goes
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Make your vacation more enjoyable by outfitting your dog with a GPS tracker. Whether your dog slips out the front door of your rental or runs away while hiking, a GPS tracker can help. The Whistle Go Explore attaches to a collar and is “lightweight yet durable,” Consumer Reports says, and has a “powerful light to help you find your dog at night.” In addition to tracking your dog’s location, it monitors their health and activity levels and lets you know if anything unusual happens, like excessive scratching. The Whistle Go Explore uses a combination of GPS and cellular service and requires an annual subscription.
$150, Chewy
Wilder Dog Laredo Bandana
Dogs want to look cute on vacation too
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Help Sparky stay cool while looking stylish. Soak the Laredo Bandana in water and wrap it around his neck. The soft fabric dries quickly but stays wet for longer, leaving Sparky feeling refreshed. Laredo is a desert-themed pattern featuring cacti and rocky landscapes. WilderDog also has some great prints to enhance your dog’s clothing, like the colorful, Southwestern-inspired Big Sky and the moon, sun, and cloud-covered Hazy Days.
$18, Wilder Dog
Wild One Eucalyptus Mint Dog Grooming Wipes
Stay fresh on the road with these gentle grooming wipes
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After a fun day at the beach, river, or trail, you’ll likely return to your hotel room with a dirty dog. For a hassle-free cleanup, pick up a pack of Wild One’s Hypoallergenic Grooming Wipes, made with coconut water and aloe vera. They’re gentle on the skin and strong enough to remove dirt. The pleasant eucalyptus mint scent also does a great job of masking odors, so these wipes will come in handy if you can’t give your dog another bath until you get home.
