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Bringing your pet along for air travel is a great way to travel with your dog or cat, but consult these pet air travel tips before you fly.
By Rhonda Ross, REACH Hospital
- Never transport a pet younger than eight weeks.
- Don't travel with pets when temperatures are below 40 degrees or above 80 degrees at either your departure city or destination.
- Try to avoid connecting flights.
- Purchase a shipping crate approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Label it "Live Animal" in large letters on the top and sides.
- Place your name, address, phone number and destination securely on top of the crate.
- Exercise your pet before putting him in the kennel.
- Don't feed your pet for six to eight hours before the flight.
- Line the bottom of the kennel with some type of bedding to absorb accidents.
- For trips over 12 hours, put a plastic bag containing dry food on the kennel. Include feeding instructions for airline personnel.
- Secure the latch, but don't lock the crate. In an emergency, airline personnel may need to get inside.
- Don't put the pet's leash in the kennel. It could fall out or accidentally strangle your pet.
- If your pet will be traveling as carry-on baggage, let the airline know. The pet must fit into a kennel that will be placed under your seat.
- If your flight is delayed, let the crew know you have a pet aboard. Ask them to inform the captain as well.
- Check with your airline for their rules about pets.
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