1. take it on short trips first, to see how it reacts
   acquire medication form the vet just in case it gets carsick
2. all of the above

If your pet has never been in the car before, make some short trips first to see how it reacts. Some animals behave just fine, but others suffer from anxiety or even motion sickness. If the latter is the case for your pet, talk to your veterinarian about appropriate medications. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. in a small crate
   freely without restraint
2. none of the above

Most cats feel safer in the car if they travel in a small crate. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. confine it to the car crate for several hours
   leave the car crate around the house for a few days
2. all of the above

To prepare your cat for crate time, leave the crate around the house for a few days so the cat gets used to it. Same with your dog. If you plan on harnessing your dog or keeping it in a crate in the car, get it familiarized with that feeling. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. favorite toy
   health records
2. brush

If you're traveling out of state, bring your pet's health records along. You'll need them in case your pet bites someone or gets bitten. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. injury
   inner-ear damage
2. lung infections
   all of the above

It might seem fun to let your dog hang its head out the window, but this practice is dangerous. Your dog could be hit by flying objects, and the wind and cold air can cause inner-ear damage and lung infections. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. stopping often to stretch your pet's legs
   stopping often so your pet can relieve itself
2. stopping often so your pet can burn off energy
   all of the above

During any trip, it's important to stop often so your pet can stretch its legs, relieve itself and burn off some excess energy. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. water
   dry food
2. treats

Although water is fine, don't feed your pet in a moving vehicle. It's actually best to feed it no less than three to four hours before your trip begins, to minimize motion sickness. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. You should never leave your pet unattended in a parked vehicle.
   It's OK to leave your pet unattended in a vehicle when it's parked in the shade.
2. It's OK to leave your pet unattended in a moving vehicle.

Always park in the shade. And never leave an animal unattended in a parked vehicle. On a warm day, the temperature in your car can rise to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) in minutes, even with the window open. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. the front seat
   the back seat
2. either the front or the back seat

Your pet should ride in the backseat so it won't get injured if a front seat airbag is deployed. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>

1. cats
   small dogs
2. all of the above

Cats and some small dogs travel best in a carrier. They feel safer and can't run around inside the vehicle. You should use a seat belt to secure the carrier. <a href="http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pet-travel/5-tips-for-traveling-with-pet-in-car.htm">Top 5 Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet in the Car</a>