Although your pet may be your best friend, traveling with him may be less than friendly. First on the list is the good health of your companion. If your animal has not visited the vet recently, make sure you make an appointment and get the proper paperwork including a health certificate and documentation of inoculations. If your pet has never been in a car, short trips help your friend to get used to the motion and feel of riding. To and from the store or picking the kids up from school are good short trips to start with.
Most pets adapt quickly to riding.
Please see that your pet is secure and not allowed to jump around or hang out of the window. A pet carrier or a wire mesh crate is a safe and comfortable way to keep Rover or Fluffy from roaming around the vehicle. When choosing a pet carrier or crate, see that it is large enough for your pet to stand, lie and turn around in comfortably. Loose animals are a distraction to the driver and a danger to all parties in the vehicle. Put your pet in the carrier or crate before traveling so your friend can get used to its temporary housing.