Questions about Cat and Dog Transportation
Preparation is the key for traveling with a pet. A spur of the moment decision to bring your pet with you is not wise, especially if you are traveling internationally or your pet has not previously in an aircraft or car.
What is the first step in preparing my pet for travel?
Choose the right equipment for your pet. Use only IATA compliant pet crates that are sized properly for your pet. If your pet is traveling internationally, it will need specific health and vaccination certificates which we can assist your vet in completing. A vet visit for a health checkup and a pet microchip is essential and we can help you with that as our pet microchips are ISO 11784/11785 compliant and accepted in all countries worldwide. A microchip will give anyone who finds your pet the ability to contact you should you become separated. It is so important when traveling with a pet.
Should my pet travel by air or by ground?
The answer to this question depends your route and the breed of your pet. Auto pet travel is the least stressful for your pet and necessary for snub-nosed breeds. Additionally, temperatures are not a hinderance to ground pet travel as our vehicles are all heated and air conditioned. Air pet tranportation is obviously preferred if you are traveling over a body of water as there are very few options for pet friendly commercial vessels.
What are the conditions for a pet traveling in the cargo hold of an airplane?
The cargo department is temperature controlled and pressurized just like the cabin of the aircraft. The lights are dimmed and pets generally fall asleep to the drone of the engines. The stressful part of air pet transportation is the handling of the pet before and after flight. Holding warehouses can be scary places for pets.
What will my pet do when traveling in the cargo hold?
Most times, the rhythm of the engines will put your pet to sleep when in the air.
Is it safe to sedate my pet when flying?
Pets should not be sedated prior to traveling in the cargo hold unless under the direction of your veterinarian. If your pet is nervous or hyper, we would suggest an all natural pet calmer. Try it at home first to see how your pet reacts to it.
What about shipping other types of animals?
All types of animals are shipped by ground and internationally every day. Depending on your pet, there may be special shipping requirements. Contact us, and we can tell you what is required or check out pet import requirements for over 200 countries.
Are there advance preparations involved?
Many countries require that your pet have tests well in advance of entering the country. We will be discussing this with you at the beginning of the process to ensure that all requirements are met.
First Step:
Call us at 954-566-7391. Every case is different, so give us a call and talk to us about your pet's travel arrangements. Or if you'd just like a free, no obligation quote for our services, please click here for a free quote and we will respond promptly.
How much will transporting my pet cost?Our prices for ground and international pet shipping are very reasonable, and we work hard to ensure a safe and comfortable trip for your pet. We also encourage our clients to participate in the process, thus saving additional costs.
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