With the Holidays just around the corner, I’m looking
forward to spending some time with my family, catching up and reminiscing
Christmases past (and undoubtedly eating and drinking more than I ought to). With snowy mountain passes and unpredictable weather
to combat on the five-hour drive to get there, considerable forethought and
preparation goes into packing up the vehicle, especially as we’ll be travelling
with our three dogs. We’re bringing along
essentials like a first aid kit (check out how to make your own pet first aid
kit here), flashlight, candles and blankets. Then there’s the requisite food, water and bowls, grooming supplies, leash, poop bags, etc. etc. It’s difficult
to keep it all organized, that’s why I really like Solvit’s HomeAway Travel
Organizer… essentials like collapsible food bowls, water container, food bag come
with it and all your miscellaneous gear is easily stowed away in the
heavy-duty, multi-pocketed organizer bag. With it, I have everything I need at
my finger tips. I also throw a Popware For Pets travel cup into the side pocket of the door for convenient dispensing of water to thirsty dogs en route.

Another useful product we’ll be bringing along is the Stay Clean Travel Kit for Dogs. It’s made by our friends at
Sleepypod and comes with travel size bottles of All-Purpose Cleaner, Stain and
Odor Remover, Dog Urine Odor Remover, Shampoo and Condition and Dishwasing
Liquid. They’re free of volatile organic compounds, hypoallergenic,
biodegradable, non-toxic, PH balanced and (importantly) cruelty-free tested. We
give them two thumbs up, and so will my mom when Rose undoubtedly pees on the
carpet (again!).  You can check out other
travel safety tips at pettraveltexperts.com.

No matter where your own holiday plans take you, all of us at Modern
Dog wish you a safe, warm and memorable Christmas and an awesome, happy and
healthy New Year!