Pets won't bury their heads in comic books, ask "are we there yet?" every two minutes, or spill juice in the back seat, but they do have special needs when they travel, so planning ahead is essential. These tips from Merial.com can help you make sure your pet is prepared to travel around the block or around the world.

Tip #1: Identification. Pets should always wear an identification tag and a rabies tag. When you're going on a trip, you can use a luggage tag to list your destination address and contact information as well as the name and number of a third party in case you can't be reached