Products to keep your dog safe while travelling

Advert: January 2025

Travelling with our canine companions can provide endless opportunities to create magical memories with them that’ll last a lifetime! 

However, safety is crucial – whether trekking to the beach for fun in the sun, heading to the hills for a hiking adventure, or trundling to the vet for an appointment. For access to an all sorts of articles offering advice on travelling topics, please visit our guides for travelling with your dog.  

To help make travelling safer and more enjoyable for both you and your best fur-iend, check out these great travel-friendly pet products from VioVet…

Travel harness

Having the right travel harness for your dog is essential – especially since it’ll need to be able to clip safely into a seatbelt. For advice on how to fit a harness to your dog correctly, visit our guide to dog collars and harnesses and our step-by-step collar and harness training video.

The Henry Wag Dog Travel Harness offers security and support for your dog while they’re on the move! Thanks to its robust webbing, strong clips, safety buckle, and seat belt loop, this harness can help to keep your dog secure while travelling in a car. Additionally, the breathable, sponge padding of this harness makes it comfortable enough to be worn on walking adventures, too. 

Car hammock

A part of travelling we may not always consider is the state of the car after our dog has enjoyed a muddy, watery, or sandy adventure! To keep your car clean, you could invest in a car hammock, which provides a comfortable space for your dog to travel and protects your seats from muddy paws. 

Along with eight points of attachment to guarantee a secure fit, the Kurgo Wander Travel Hammock can be unzipped to allow space for a human passenger beside your dog. Not only is this innovative car hammock waterproof and stain resistant, it also offers seatbelt access and has an anchor system to keep it in place. Plus, this car hammock is versatile in that you’re able to transform it into a standard seat cover as well.

Portable water bowl

Making sure your dog has access to water is essential – no matter where they are or what they’re doing. So, it’s vital to carry fresh drinking water and a bowl or dish for your dog to drink from when you’re travelling with them.

Thanks to the handy Trixie Dog Plastic Travel Set, you don’t have to worry about remembering food and water bowls while travelling with your dog, since it contains both! This useful 2-in-1 container benefits from two bowls that can be used for food and water – making it ideal for day trips and holidays with your best fur-iend. These useful portable food and water dishes are dishwasher safe as well, so they’re easy to keep clean. 

Travel dog bed

Sleeping somewhere new could be both exciting and unsettling for your dog. Therefore, ensuring they have a comfortable bed to curl up in at the end of a busy day of travelling and adventures can help them to feel more at home. 

Maximise your dog’s comfort with the Petface Roll up Travel Dog Bed, which has plenty of padding and is easy to clean – perfect for any type of adventure! This stylish, portable dog bed can be rolled up and taken with you on your travels, thanks to its handy carry bag. 

Travel first aid kit

Although travelling with your canine companion should be a fun experience, it’s worthwhile being prepared for the unexpected. Carrying first aid kits with you on your travels (for you and your dog) should provide peace of mind in case of accidents. 

Treat minor injuries, such as cuts and scrapes, quickly and safely with the Hi-Travel First Aid Kit. This pet-friendly first aid kit contains a wide range of items, including saline pods, bandages, and paw protection pouches, in a compact carry case. Also, the first aid kit contains gloves and cleansing wipes, to protect you while treating your dog in the event of an injury. 

For access to an array of free resources and information, check out our dog advice guides! 

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