Below mentioned are some of the tips to fly along with pets, especially flying with your adorable puppies, it would be a good and easy experience for you and your companion.
One of the main requirements for flying with puppies is that they must be at least at the age of eight weeks. The kennel or cage of the puppy must meet standards of air for ventilation, size, design and strength. The animals should compulsority have plenty of room ot stand up and move around. Cages must come with one water and one food cup.
Flying Puppies: requirements
Animals must be at least eight weeks of age.
The puppy’s kennel/cage MUST meet air standards for size, ventilation, strength and design. The animals must have enough room to stand up and turn around. Kennels must be equipped with one food and one water cup. The kennel should be marked with the name, address and phone number of the shipper and also the name, address and phone number of the person who picks it up. Stickers saying “Live Animal” should be put on the kennel, and the time of his or her last feeding should also be indicated.
You should put an absorbent material or newspaper on the bottom of the kennel. It should also have a healthcare certificate issued by an authorized veterinarian and should be not more than ten days. You are not allowed to bring the animal to the airline too early, it sholuld not be more than four hours before the boarding time. If the transit is more than twelve hours, animals less than sixteen weeks of age should provided water and food. Older animals should be fed at least for every twenty four hours and water should be given to them for every twelve hours.
Other things to consider while flying puppies is if shipping is to Hawaii or international, make sure to check the laws of quarantine before reserving the ticket. Do not provide any sedatives to your pet without the approval of vet. Try to plan a non-stop fliht and prevent long traveling time as far as possible. Don’t forget to keep a familiar blanket and the favorite toy of your puppy inside the kennel.