Accessories for travelling comfortably with your dog or cat

What a pleasure to be able to take your companion with you over the holidays! Whether you're visiting family, friends or travelling, we're always delighted to be able to share this time with our best friend. Transport is part of the trip, and it's much nicer for your pet, as well as for you, to be able to make it as comfortable as possible. Here are the essential accessories for a pleasant journey:

Walking with an animal

Do you need to travel close to home with your cat or small dog?

Forget heavy, rigid transport crates, we've got a solution to make your journey easier.

• THE backpack Perfect for getting around town in style. There are plenty of models in different sizes and colors, and those with a small bubble allow your pet to observe the landscape during the journey.
• There stroller For longer, more regular trips, or if your pet can't stand the shakes of a backpack, this is the perfect compromise. A little more expensive in general, the entry-level model is nevertheless as expensive as a backpack (around 50 euros). The interior is large enough for your pet to stand up, sit down or lie down peacefully during the journey.

Taking your pet with you in the car

• There safety belteven for him! A must-have accessory: special belts are available for your dog or cat.

It's a basic product, but an important one. Belts are attached to the harness and clipped directly onto the pretensioner. We advise you to attach it to a harness, but never to a collar, as the animal could be strangled in the event of violent braking.

• The car seat Perfect for ultimate comfort, it also prevents your seats from being sprayed with hair. You'll need to make sure your pet's seatbelt is securely fastened, however.

Flying with your dog or cat

The special feature of air travel is that the transport crate must meet certain standards.

Travelling by train with your pet

There are no standards for carry bags, but the larger the bag, the more likely it is that you'll need to take an extra seat for your pet.

Bonus: clever travel accessories!

• The multi-purpose carry bag This well-organized bag makes it easy to find everything you need quickly.
• Food and water bottles To refuel your companion during breaks.
• The travel litter box So you don't have to take your HUGE litter box with you, perfect for storing it during breaks on the road or at friends' or family's homes.

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