Flying with dogs
Flying with dogs is very common for millions of people around the world. And not just because the plane has become affordable for all budgets, but because our pets active part of our lives. Air travel is already a number of restrictions to humans and if we want our dog with us we must also meet certain standards. But what do I have to do to fly with my dog?
Regulations
The rules depend on the territory to which we travel. The European Union has its own rules, do not differ especially from the requirements of other areas but does not hurt to learn all in good time. Your airline can help and advise you as to regulations. For now, for air travel with dogs within the European territory is necessary that your dog has the following documentation requirements:
“Being older than 3 months.
“Having a microchip ID.
-Passport issued by an accredited veterinarian.
“Immunizations: rabies. Some countries such as Sweden, Ireland, Finland, UK and Malta also require vaccination against ticks, tapeworms, distemper and leptospirosis. These countries also require an evaluation of antibodies that should be between 120 and six months before being moved.
Airport
Once at the airport, the dog must travel in a cage and permitted dimensions depend on the size of the dog. We recommend watering the animal before the flight but do not let liquid inside the cage so they do not wet the entire trip ends.
Plane
The normal thing is that pets travel in the cargo hold with the luggage. This is not always the best place and known cases of pets that have died from lack of oxygen, excessive heat of the engines of the aircraft or cold. Today in the U.S. and only one company intended to fly pets called Pet Airways ensures that your pet to travel in a plane just for pets and in the cabin area. An interesting idea that meets the needs of providing a better deal to air travel for our dogs and pets.
Hello I promised myself I would talk as much as I could on forums and blogs about my experience with my beautiful 11 years old golden retriever travelling from Los Angeles to Paris (11 hrs fligh) with Air France.
I was terrorized and had seen many comments saying people should not put their dog in the hold. I was moving out of the country. And would NEVER have left my dog behind.
He was diagnosed with arrhythmia,(heart malfunction) and the more I read through those blogs the less I could sleep at night. To be honest I am furious to see how people spread fears so carelessly.
Yes it is a long flight. No the dog is not necessarily spending the best time of his life in the hold. BUT he was FINE!!!! When I picked him up he was a little shaken, thirsty…
But after eating and drinking he was running and playing like a puppy. My dog is 11 and has Arrhythmia. So of course there is a risk, but it’s like for everything in life. So don’t worry like I did for countless night, your dog will be fine!!!!!!!!
I totally agree. I flew with my dog in October 2011 from JFK to Europe. My dog was fine!!!!I also read all these horrible stories how dogs die on the plane and was worried for months! My dog traveled as a checked baggage on Delta flight. When I picked him up, he was happy, not nervous at all!!!The most important thing is to do a research! Find out the airline policies, what crate to use, how to make sure the crate is not going to open, read instruction online. I also used pettravel store for a lot of things. I even made a note for the captain and he insured me my dog will be fine. And he was and is!!!! So dont worry but find out as much information as possible before you fly!
Everybody on Delta fling was very nice and helpful, so thank you so much!