- Make sure the airline can
accommodate the pet carrier; planes have varying cargo door dimensions.
Contact the airline well in advance of your flight to check on this
matter.
- Let
the pet spend time in the shipping container for short periods of time
in the several days before the trip.
- Withhold food and water at
least 4 hours before departure.
- Remove all collars and
choke chains.
- Don't tranquilize the
animal. Lowering the respiration rate of an animal at high altitudes
can cause serious problems or death.
- After landing, wait three
to four hours to feed the pet. Instead, offer a treat or some ice chips
to prevent dehydration.
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