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Dogs and Flight

A pet owner must research the manynext  week.
requirements before taking a dog on an
airplane. Different airlines have slightlyAlso, be aware of weather restrictions.
different regulations, but most airlinesThese might be a big inconvenience, but they
follow the same basic set of rules in regardsare in place to ensure the safety of your
to  flying  with  a  dog.pet. The cargo area on an airplane can be
incredibly hot. Because of this, there are
One universal rule is that dogs cannot fly onrestrictions on what times of the year dogs
a plane without the owner on board. Eachare allowed to travel to and from certain
airline that was contacted for this articleregions. Virtually all airlines will as well
has a rule that outlaws flying unaccompaniedenforce weather and temperature related
dogs from one point to another. Realize thatrestrictions. For instance, if the
the airline considers dogs to be cargo. Justtemperature in the arrival or departure city
as you are not allowed to send your luggageis hotter than 85 degrees Fahrenheit, pets
across the country without also beingwill not be permitted on the plane. Do not
present, same thing goes when it comes toargue with the airline staff, because this is
your dog. The intent of each rule isfor  your  dog's  safety.
slightly different (it's unlikely that a bomb
would be inside of a dog), but the bottomMany airlines are currently allowing pets to
line is that the airlines to not want to bebe transported in the cabin of the plane, as
responsible for your dog. However, if youlong as they can comfortably fit into the
absolutely must transport your dog withoutin-cabin kennel cage (usually 22" long by
being present, you can contact a licensed and9"). The price of this service varies by
approved pet transportation company to getairline but is usually under $100.00. This
the  job  done  for  you.is considerably cheaper in comparison to the
pets flying in the cargo hold which is not as
Before you even go to the airport, you needsafe and which can cost upwards of $300.00 on
to make an appointment with yoursome  airlines.
veterinarian. All airlines mandate that
every dog that boards the plane must receiveWhen flying internationally, be aware that
a full physical examination and be tested forthe customs laws of many countries prohibit
various diseases (rabies is their mainthe entrance of dogs across their borders.
concern) prior to boarding. Usually theAirlines are required to comply with these
airline will want the exam certificate belaws, and in many cases your dog will not be
dated within 30 to 60 days prior to the dateable to join you on an international flight
of the flight, so the exam you had last yearat all.
will not work for a flight you plan on taking



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