| For owners who like to keep their pampered pets | | | | If you must use the cargo, then here are some |
| near them | | | | safety tips: |
| wherever they go, pet carriers are the perfect | | | | |
| solution. For those pets that must travel in the cargo, | | | | 1. Use a direct flight |
| a quality dog crate is the safest way to go. These | | | | 2. Travel on the same flight and ask to watch while |
| days, flying with your dog or cat is easier than ever | | | | he is being loaded and unloaded. |
| before. However, air travel with your dog or cat | | | | 3. DO NOT ship pug-nosed dogs such as Pekingese, |
| comes with its own set of challenges, and it's best to | | | | Pugs, Bulldogs & Chow Chows. Their short nasal |
| be prepared to reduce stress for both you and your | | | | passages are vulnerable to oxygen deprivation and |
| pet on traveling day. First of all, all airline policies are | | | | heatstroke. |
| different concerning pet travel and you need | | | | 4. If traveling during summer choose early morning |
| reservations. Be sure to ask what kind of pet carriers | | | | or late evening flights. In winter, afternoon flights are |
| they accept or try our Sherpa Delta pet carrier and | | | | best. |
| the Sherpa Backpack which are airline approved. Also, | | | | 5. Attach 2 pieces of I. D. to their collar 1) |
| it's important to ask what documents the airline | | | | Permanent address and phone no. 2) address and no. |
| requires such as vaccination records or a health | | | | where you can be reached while away from home. |
| certificate. So whether you're traveling with a pet | | | | 6. Don't leave anything in the dog crate the dog can |
| carrier or a dog crate, preparation is key.Even with all | | | | choke on. |
| your preparation, fear of flying can still be an issue | | | | 7. Make sure crate door is secure. Above door write |
| for your dog or cat. Our Chihuahua, Sox has anxiety | | | | "Do Not open this door with out permission from |
| every time we fly even though he sits right at our | | | | owner or licensed vet." |
| feet. At first, we thought of giving him tranquilizers, | | | | 8. Arrive 1/2 hour earlier than normal but don't let |
| but we learned that tranquilizers shouldn't be given to | | | | them take the dog until the last minute. |
| pets before boarding because they can increase the | | | | 9. NO SEDATIVES - important to reiterate |
| dog's risks of accidents and can make it hard for | | | | Be sure to put ID on both the dog and the outside |
| them to adjust to temperature changes and | | | | of the dog crate. If you can't get a direct flight, |
| turbulence. Worst of all, they can impede breathing. | | | | make sure you have a long enough lay over to walk |
| The before the flight.Whether using a dog crate or | | | | your dog. Also, make absolutely sure that the dog |
| pet carrier, it's a good idea to get your dog used to | | | | crate is large enough for your dog to turn around |
| it for about a month before your travel date. To | | | | with ease. The best crates for space and quality are |
| make the flight easier on your dog, don't feed him | | | | our Kennel dog crates.For those who are definitely |
| for 4 to 6 hours before, but small amounts of water | | | | taking their dogs or cats in the passenger cabin, the |
| are fine. Just in case your dog should get lost in the | | | | Sherpa pet carrier is preferable to a hard sided pet |
| airport, it's a good idea to carry a picture of him or | | | | crate. Sherpa pet carriers have mesh panels to |
| her.Every time you fly with your pet, you have a | | | | prevent claustrophobia, a reinforced bottom, an |
| choice between taking them on board with you in a | | | | adjustable shoulder strap that doubles as a leash and |
| small dog carrier (unless they're a large breed, of | | | | a roomy zippered pocket for your pet's travel |
| course) or putting them in the cargo. Cargo holds can | | | | essentials. The Sherpa pet carrier have |
| be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and the | | | | accommodating sizes, are approved by airlines and |
| Humane Society of the United States strongly | | | | are ideal as cat carriers and small dog carriers. |
| recommends that you not ship your dog in the cargo | | | | Whichever way you decide to go, just be sure to |
| unless there is no alternative. Each year there are | | | | book direct flight to minimize stress.Grant Carroll |
| fatal accidents when, because of runway delays, | | | | proud father of three dogs and co-owner of with |
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