Tips for Traveling with Pets!

Tired of leaving your furry friends at home when you travel? For a lot of people, road trips are no fun without their pets! However, without the necessary preparations traveling with pets can be a bit stressful. Whether you have traveled with your pets before or are thinking about it in the near future, our hotels in St. Robert, MO have a few tips for traveling with your pets! 




Prepare Your Pet for a Long Trip 

If your pet is not used to being in a vehicle, it's wise to start taking them on short drives leading up to your trip. Consider bringing them along on your commute when you can, take them to a park for a walk, or even just take them for a trip across town with no real destination. Taking shorter trips leading up to your road trip can help to reduce the stress of being in the vehicle for an extended period of time. 

Pack the Vet Records 

While you likely won't need them, it's a good idea to carry proof of rabies vaccination just in case. It's possible you may be asked for them while traveling and it's better to play it safe than wish you would have packed it along.



Prepare a Pet Travel Kit 

Don't forget to pack along the pet essentials! It's a good idea to pack a pet travel kit that is easy to get to during long trips. Below are a few essentials you should consider packing: 

  • Travel size food and water bowl 
  • Leash 
  • Pet waste disposable bags
  • Favorite pillow or blanket to keep them comfortable 
  • Water bottles 
  • Toys to keep them occupied 
Your pet will need to stay hydrated during the trip and it's best to pack water bottles for them to drink. Water at rest areas and gas stations could potentially have something in it that pets are not used to and upset their stomach during your trip. It's also best to feed your pet several hours before departure and avoid feeding them until you get to your destination. 

Don't Leave Your Pet Unattended in a Vehicle

It's best to never leave your pet alone in your vehicle. Hopefully, you are traveling with someone else so someone can be with them at all times. Not only can leaving them alone cause stress, but your vehicle can also get extremely hot in a limited amount of time inside the car, or someone could potentially take your pet while you are gone. 

Make Sure Your Lodging is Pet Friendly! 

This may seem obvious but it's important to double-check that your lodging is pet friendly. Here at Fort Wood Hotels, we have two options for pet-friendly lodging. If you are planning a trip to Fort Leonard Wood, we would love to have you and your furry friend at one of our two pet-friendly hotels in St.Robert, Mo! 


Candlewood Suites St. Robert

With its small-town charm, St. Robert is the gateway community to Fort Leonard Wood and located on Route 66. Our award-winning Candlewood Suites® St. Robert hotel provides guests with the highest level of quality and friendly service for an extended stay or short-term visit.

MainStay Suites St. Robert – Fort Leonard Wood

Welcome to the MainStay Suites St. Robert – Fort Leonard Wood a pet-friendly, extended-stay hotel near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Get some quality family time in an apartment space with all the benefits of a hotel with apartment-style suites, full kitchens, and separate areas for relaxing, working, and dining—just like home.

Book Your Stay for You and Your Pet at Fort Wood Hotels! 

We welcome you and your pets at Candlewood Suites and MainStay Suites. Traveling with pets can be a lot of fun when you take the necessary preparations. We don't want you to have to leave them behind on your next trip. If you are planning a trip to Fort Leonard or even just passing through, book your stay with us at one of our pet-friendly hotels!

Staying for a day...a week...or a month?  We've got you covered!



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