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Tips When Traveling By Air With Your Dog
If you are traveling by air, try not to take
your dog with with you unless there is no other option. And
before buying your airline tickets, you will need to call the
airline and find out their current rules and regulations regarding
pet travel accommodations. As for general rules regarding pet
travels, federal regulations state that your dog should be
no less than 8 weeks old and have been weaned for no less than
5 days before the day of the flight.
If you have a smaller dog (under 15 pounds), he may be able
to fit inside a crate or carry-on luggage designed for pets
which can fit under the passenger seat. But if you have a large
dog, he will have to be put inside the cargo of the plane.
The inside of the cargo has no heat and no air-conditioning.
This can be very uncomfortable and scary for your dogs. There
have been cases of dogs that have died inside the cargo from
overheating due to delayed flights.
Below is a list of additional precautions you should apply
when traveling by air with your dog:
1. When traveling with your dog, always book a direct, non-stop
flight. Avoid plane transfers when possible.
2. On the day before you leave, confirm your flight schedule
to make sure that there have been no changes.
3. On the day of your flight, give your dog a walk before
leaving for the airport.
4. Talk to your vet about feeding instructions. The vet will
likely recommend that, for your dog's comfort, he should be
on an empty stomach during the flight. The vet will also give
you instructions on proper feeding during the flight. This
will vary depending on your dog's age, size, his regular diet,
and the length of the flight.
5. To prevent dehydration, make sure that he gets enough water
and that it is accessible to him during the flight.
6. Get to the airport early.
7. If you absolutely have to place him in an airline-approved
crate, make sure that he gets his potty time right before he
goes inside the crate. To make your dog feel more secure, you
should put him in his crate, and not have the airline staff
do it for you.
8. Stay with your dog as long as possible before the flight
and personally take him to the gate.
9. Upon boarding the plane, inform the flight attendant that
your dog is inside the cargo.
10. When you get to your destination, the first thing you
should do is go to the baggage area right away and pick up
your dog.
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