Traveling for pets is as important as making travel arrangements for yourself or family, however you should know the risks. These tips will inform you with the risks involved as well as suggest other traveling tips.
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Be aware of the risks.
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Assess your pet’s readiness for air travel.
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Do not transport any pet under 12 weeks of age.
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Contact the airlines; each airline has their own rules and regulations.
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Do not transport your pet if ill, very nervous, pregnant, and older pets should not be transported by air.
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You must be on the same flight as your pet and the crate and pet combined must weigh no more than one hundred pounds.
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Avoid weekend or holiday flight periods as the high numbers of travelers during these periods may prevent your pet from receiving as much attention as it should.
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If your pet is traveling in the cabin you must be on the same flight as your pet and the carrier in which the pet is to travel must fit entirely under the seat in front of you and the size limitation does vary by aircraft and airline. Weight restrictions may also apply.
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Certain breeds including Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Boxer, Chow Chow, Lhasa Apso, Pekinese, Pug, and ShihTzu dogs, as well as Himalayan and Persian cats should not be transported by air as these breeds are more susceptible to breathing difficulties caused by the thin air at altitude.
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