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Traveling By Air And Advice For You And Your Dog

Air travel is consistently on the increase and an astounding  number of us would like to fly with our cats. For many years  families have taken their family pet on camping vacations and road trips while preferring to leave them at home when when visiting another country or when taking a flight. As air travel reduces in price the thought of taking our pet with us seems a affordable option. The following looks at Flights, Pets, with an emphasis on flights in England, Scotland and Wales.

Pet Air Travel and the Rules & Regulations

One of the most important points to keep at the front of your mind in relation to air travel and your pet are the rules and regulations. In Britain there are a collection of laws which may apply, such as the “Safe Air Travel for Animals Act” (2000).   Recently there has been an increase in security and where you once may have been allowed to carry small pets with you on a flight this may no longer be the case. It is, therefore, crucial that you verify things with the airline before booking your tickets. Virtually all airlines now stipulate precisely that all small animals must be carried in suitable containers in the cargo hold. This is obviously much safer than risking a pet becoming distressed and causing a nuisance.

Although all small animals or pets are these days transported in the cargo hold some caring airlines will permit you to witness the animal being put onto and taken off on and off} the aircraft. However it is incredible importance~vitally important} that, when making a booking you make enquiries about this to the airline.

Other Important Factors To Consider

1. The Pet Container

It is most incredibly important that you choose a pet box of the correct type, size and weight for the creature that will be residing in it for the duration of the flight. There should always be sufficient extra space for the pet to be able to move about easilyat all times. The longer the duration of the flight the greater the amount of excess room needed.

2. Security & Safety Measures And Traveling With Pets

At all times your pet container should be easily identified by the airline workers to avoid loss, which is always possible with any air travel. All pet boxes should be labeled clearly with both the destination and a return address and full contact details. Furthermore it is advised strongly that you include the details of an additional person in case of emergencies when you can’t be contacted. As well as fixing labels on the outside also consider the addition some to the interior.  Also take measure to make sure that your pet has a collar that is close fitting with an ID tag or similar. The risk of loss is least during non-stop flights.

If you can afford it also worth thinking about having your pet fitted with an electronic tag which is inserted under the coat by a vet. As soon as you know when and the destination you will be flying to make an appointment with your vet (or at least telephone) as he will be able to give important advice on what the requirements are when traveling to another area or country. Your pet may require injections and there may be other restrictions or precautions to consider.

Forward planning is always the most intelligent approach and the simple fact that you are towards the end of this article is a wise decision. By making sure you understand the pet air travel tips outlined above and by seeking further hints and tips online and from your vet, you can make sure that you pet flies safely and securely while suffering the minimal amount of disturbance.