09/09/2019
Pet owners! If you are planning on traveling with your fur babies here are some helpful tips from the U.S department of transplantation!
Before traveling, accustom your pet to the kennel in which it will be shipped. Make sure that the door latches securely.
Do not give your pet solid food in the six hours prior to the flight, although a moderate amount of water and a walk before and after the flight are advised.
Do not administer sedation to your pet without the approval of a veterinarian, and provide a test dose before the trip to gauge how the pet will react.
Be sure to reserve a space for your pet in advance, and inquire about time and location for drop-off and pick-up.
Try to schedule a non-stop flight; avoid connections and the heavy traffic of a holiday or weekend flight.
When you board, try to tell a pilot and a flight attendant that there is a pet in the cargo hold. The airlines have a system for providing such notification, but it doesn’t hurt to mention it yourself.
For overseas travel (including Hawaii), inquire about any special health requirements such as quarantine.
Write your name, address and phone number on the kennel, and make sure your pet is wearing a tag with the same information. Consider purchasing a temporary tag showing your destination address and phone number. Bring a photo of
your pet, in case it is lost.
