More and more people are requiring that they be allowed to take their pets on board with them into the passenger cabin on airplanes. This is likely because many people like to treat their dog and cats as a part of the family and not as some piece of cargo.
If you're getting ready to travel with your pet as a carry-on, here are some items that you should take care of well in advance of your next travel date.
First of all, made sure the carrier meets the proper carry on requirements. Different airlines have different requirements, for example, Southwest airline requirements are 22" x 14" x 9".
Second, you should try and book a direct flight if possible. The less time that you spend with your pet in the airport waiting for your flight the better for your animal and for you.
Third, although you will maintain your pet with you at all times you should still make sure they are microchipped and have a collar and ID tag on them as well.
Fourth, bring some food or some treats along too. If your trip is currently more than three hours, young animals will need to eat. You can buy water for them once you get past a security line and if you do bring any moist dog food, make sure it's 3 ounces or less.
And finally, talk with your veterinarian to see if your pet should have a physical examination done. Although most animals handle airline travel quite well, it might be best to have an exam done. Your veterinarian can also inform you if you need a health certificate.
You may also want to discuss with your veterinarian whether or not your dog or cat should have some type of sedation to keep it calm during travels.
The key to making a smooth trip with your pet as a carry-on, is to plan well in advance and check the airlines website frequently because their baggage requirements often change.
If you're getting ready to travel with your pet as a carry-on, here are some items that you should take care of well in advance of your next travel date.
First of all, made sure the carrier meets the proper carry on requirements. Different airlines have different requirements, for example, Southwest airline requirements are 22" x 14" x 9".
Second, you should try and book a direct flight if possible. The less time that you spend with your pet in the airport waiting for your flight the better for your animal and for you.
Third, although you will maintain your pet with you at all times you should still make sure they are microchipped and have a collar and ID tag on them as well.
Fourth, bring some food or some treats along too. If your trip is currently more than three hours, young animals will need to eat. You can buy water for them once you get past a security line and if you do bring any moist dog food, make sure it's 3 ounces or less.
And finally, talk with your veterinarian to see if your pet should have a physical examination done. Although most animals handle airline travel quite well, it might be best to have an exam done. Your veterinarian can also inform you if you need a health certificate.
You may also want to discuss with your veterinarian whether or not your dog or cat should have some type of sedation to keep it calm during travels.
The key to making a smooth trip with your pet as a carry-on, is to plan well in advance and check the airlines website frequently because their baggage requirements often change.
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