Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Taking Pets On A Flight Tips And Advice

By Musa Aykac


If you are intending to take your pet on a plane with you, then you may have some questions as to the way the whole process works. Well the great thing about this is that it should not be very stressful to fly with a pet provided you have taken care of all the preparatory work beforehand. The tips below should help anyone who is planning to take their pet on a flight with them.

- You need to plan well in advance if you are planning to travel anywhere with pets. If you do not have a pet passport then you may have a lot of work to do; some destinations do not accept these pet passports and if you are travelling to one of these destinations then you will also have plenty of work ahead of you. If this is your first time travelling with a pet it is likely going to take more time to prepare.

- It is essential that you check out the pet policy of any airline that you want to use. It is essential that you are aware of the rules and regulations that apply to the airline you are using as they all have different ones.

- It is not permissible to fly with pets that are younger than two months old it would be considered animal cruelty. If your pet is going to be accompanying you on a flight then they need to be at least weaned.

- If you can choose a direct flight to your intended destination then this would be less stressful on your pet.

- It is important that a dog gets enough exercise before a flight especially if you are taking a long haul flight.

- There are risks associated with taking animals on planes. The best way to avoid these risks is to find out what they are. The good news is that most pets will arrive at the destination without any problems.




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