Sometime things happen and you need to leave right away. If you
have pets, this can cause a major problem. What if no one is
available to watch your pet? If you don't want to leave you pet
at a shady kennel where most dogs are kept in cages, you can
simply take them with you; it's easier than you would ever
imagine.
Most airlines allow pets. Some airlines even allow your pet to
be carried onto the plain if it is small enough to put into a
kennel that will easily slide under the seat in front of you. If
the dog is too large, it will be kept in cargo which is
temperature and pressure regulated just like the passenger area.
It is imperative to make sure that your airline will make
accommodations for your pet as there are a few discount airlines
that will not. Especially if you buy your airline tickets
online, call ahead to verify their policies.
Each airline that accepts pets will ask you to make reservations
for you pet ahead of time because they can only carry so many
pets each trip. It is important to make these reservations as
soon as possible to ensure your pet's seat on the flight. Pets
also require health certificates to fly. You can purchase one
from your vet, but they only last for 10 days. If your voyage is
longer, you will need to purchase another for the trip home.
As mentioned before, your pet will need a kennel/carrier. These
can be purchased usually for very cheap at your local pet store.
They come with padded inside walls and in various sizes from
extra small to extra large depending on your needs. You will
have to be careful with your kennel purchase as there are some
carriers that aren't approved for airline travel and some that
are. Be sure to ask the pet store workers for help if you need
it.
There is no need to tranquilize your pet, either. Air travel
will put your pet to sleep just like it does you. The only thing
that may aid your pet in travel is to crate train it. Otherwise,
everything will be fine! Have fun traveling with your pet!
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