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