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PREPARING YOUR PET
SOME PETS ARE AT RISK FLYING :
Puppies and kittens under 8 weeks of age will not be accepted for shipment by
airlines. Very senior or weak pets may not tolerate the stress of air travel. It
is also not advisable to ship pregnant pets. Pug nose pets are prone to
difficulty due to short nasal passages which limit their oxygen intake. Check
with your vet on these or other issues that may affect your pet's travel.
HELPING YOUR PET FEEL SECURE :
If you possibly can, purchase your shipping kennel several weeks ahead
of your pet's trip.
Give your pet treats in the kennel and begin confining your pet in the kennel
for short periods of time.
NEVER USE THE KENNEL FOR PUNISHMENT.
BEDDING :
We recommend a thick layer of newspaper on the bottom of your shipping crate,
. Cover then cover with lots of shredded paper. Place a sock or other personal
object with your pet. The familiar scent can help reduce stress.
FOOD AND WATER :
It is recommended that your pet have water prior to flight with ample time to
exercise and relieve itself before flight time. Withholding food is probably
best in order to prevent motion sickness. Placing ice cubes in the water cup
will prevent spillage during handling.
THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFICATION :
Do not leave a choke chain collar on your pet, it could cause serious injury
during it's trip. A collar which buckles with a flat ID is best. ID should
always include a phone number. A leash should always be brought to cargo when
picking up your pet.
PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION
:
A microchip is currently the most accepted global standard for permanent
animal identification. Australia and many European countries require
microchipping, and the inserted microchip must be ISO compatible. Permanent
identification offers the best insurance for reuniting a lost pet with its
owner.
NEVER GIVE YOUR PET TRANQUILIZERS WITHOUT
EXPRESS INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOUR VET --- TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Remember
If you use your own crate it must be approved for international travel and the
pet must have a minimum of 4in or 10 cm above the head and be able to turn
around freely, a fixed water container is also required. We can Supply crates
approved for air travel.
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