If you plan on flying soon, and you're going to bring your little pal along with you such as your dog, or even your cat, you will most likely have to get a carrier that is FAA approved. If it isn't, you may be turned away at the door, and you won't be able to bring little Fido along.

Here's what you need to look out for when you're looking for the best airline approved pet carrier...

Make sure it's FAA approved: The first thing that you need to check out is to make sure that the carrier is FAA approved. This way, you will know for a fact that you can bring it on board. When you purchase it in store, or even online, it should tell you right on the box if it's eligible.

Get the right size: Know how big, and how much your pet weighs. You don't want to purchase a carrier that's too small. Instead, you'll want to make sure that you get one that allows your pet to be relatively comfortable in their carrier, while being carried around.

Look at reviews: Some carriers look great, but what you find out later is that they are cheaply made, or they just don't handle well. You'll want to go to a place like Amazon, or do a quick Google search to see what other people think of it.

One thing is for sure, and if you plan on flying with your pet, make sure that you get a carrier. By doing so, your pet will fly with ease, and it will be a lot easier to carry your pet around.