How to transport pets in airplane: detailed instructions
Travels / / December 19, 2019
Paul Kotosov
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Imagine you are going on a trip. Direction and the date selected, bags collected. But what to do with the pet? Does it take the luggage in with baggage or to take with you to the salon? What preparatory procedures would have to do, and whether we need some documents? It all depends on the animal and the country of importation.
Banned air freight of fish and marine animals (which require an aqueous medium), rodents, reptiles (turtles, lizards and so on) arthropods (e.g., spiders), animals and birds, taken from the wild (untamed) and pets whose weight exceeds together with redurable 50 kg.
Among the dogs are forbidden to breed allowance relating to the brachiocephalic (due to the structure of the muzzle, they may suffocate during a flight):
- Bulldog (English, French, American)
- pug,
- Pekingese,
- Shih Tzu,
- boxer,
- Griffin (Belgium, Brussels)
- boston terrier,
- Dogue de Bordeaux,
- Japanese Chin.
As a rule, can not be transported under the age of 3-4 months pet: he must be formed immunity after vaccination against rabies, which is usually done in 12 weeks.
Full list of prohibited for carriage of animals is best to check with your airline.
General rules
Whether it's a dog, a cat or a bird - most importantly, to the pet placed in a carry and was at your airline in the list of allowed for carriage of animals.
1. Make a comprehensive vaccination
At the time of travel planning (it does not matter the country or abroad) the animal should be made comprehensive vaccination, treatment performed by worms and chipping. In the veterinary clinic to get an international vetpasport, which will be a mark on these procedures.
Make sure that the input pet vaccines approved by the International Canine Federation. And remember: after vaccination against rabies, and between the day of departure must undergo 30 days. So plan your trip in advance.
2. Learn airline rules for animal transportation
Usually take a pet with you to the salon can be under the following conditions:
- pet weight together with the container is not more than 8 kg;
- rigid carrying dimensions in length, width and height does not exceed 44h30h26 cm;
- the size of a soft bag-carrying closed type in the sum of three dimensions does not exceed 126 cm.
You will need a blanket or cloak made of breathable fabric to cover portability: for pet airport and the flight itself will be a lot of stress. Also, you may need wet wipes, a little food and water. If transporting the bird, do not forget to cover the carrier, so that the animal is not buzzing.
Different airlines maximum dimensions Carrying may vary, so specify them better on the official website or by phone.
If the size does not fit into this standard, will have to surrender an animal in the luggage compartment. An exception may be a service dog or guide dog: you can take them to the salon, but only in the presence of the documents confirming the status (usually free transport of such animals).
Remember that a flight is not only stressful for the animal in the luggage compartment, but also a potential danger: there were many cases where pets suffocated from lack of oxygen. Therefore, carefully weigh all the "pros" and "cons" before taking such a step.
Also at the entrance to the pet in the United States should be ready to answer any question from vetpasporta (and - yes, it should be with a photo and your pet in English).
Sometimes when importing the animal to other countries need additional results of blood tests. Therefore it is very important to study the requirements of the site of the official authorities of the importing country.
3. Buy a ticket
But first call the airline to confirm whether the transportation of a pet on your chosen flight is possible. If so, buy a ticket yourself, call the airline again and book your seat for the pet (typically the number of animals on board is limited). The animal will sit in your legs. The ticket you buy for it are already in place at the airport. Its price - about 4000 rubles.
4. Get the veterinary certificate form number 1, five days before the flight
When a pet will pass quarantine after vaccination (30 days), contact with it in vetpasport state veterinary clinic is not earlier than five days before the trip to get a veterinary certificate form β 1. In a typical veterinary clinic this can not be done: the organization must be licensed to issue such a certificate.
Pet viewing, and you will receive a certificate that the animal should be from an area where there have been reported rabies, and that the vaccinated animals, chipped and processed in accordance with international standards. The document must indicate the person with whom traveling pet.
Certificate is valid for five days. Before going to the state veterinary clinic better call back and specify what tests are needed. Sometimes doctors need to be tested for worms.
In vetpasport too, should be a mark that the darling healthy and has the right to travel: to make the necessary vaccinations and quarantine is maintained.
5. Warn the veterinary service of the airport that you fly with an animal
This item reinsurance, and many do not. But just in case you can call or send a letter there for 3-5 days prior to the flight, to present for inspection the pet the right employee. Also 15 days write a letter (in English) to the veterinary control of the country to enter the airport. No specific pattern, simply enter the number, flight and that you arrive with a pet. To find the correct email address, you can call the embassy of the country or view the information on its website.
6. Come to the airport in advance
If you are flying abroad, it is best to arrive four hours before departure. If the flight on the Russian Federation, it will be enough 2-3 hours. You will be asked to remove the pet of carry to check: you must hold the animal through a metal detector on a leash or carry on his hands. But if the animal in panic and get out of carrying it is not possible, ask for alternative methods of inspection and control.
7. After inspection at the entrance to the airport, visit the room of veterinary services
Experts will examine the animal, check the certificate and the veterinary certificate. If you are traveling to the Russian Federation in the veterinary help put a stamp (valid for five days, after this period will have to get a new certificate and undergo the procedure again). Departing abroad veterinary officer will take away the testimony, and in exchange will be given a certificate form number 5a in English, valid for 90 days.
8. Refer to the airline counter and buy a ticket for a pet
After inspection and receipt of all passengers to follow dies reception. Let us know if you take your pet with you to the salon or rent in the luggage compartment: this depends on the choice of racks, where you will be directed to co-pay for a place for the animal. After registration hand over the luggage.
As we said above, if the carry does not comply with the airline, the pet does not get to take with you to the salon. In this case, be sure to alert the captain or stewards on board the animal. They will take the necessary measures, for example, include heating in the luggage compartment.
9. At the time of flight and the baggage claim follow the general rules
The stewards of the aircraft cabin should provide you with an additional strap to secure the transport by your seatbelts. During the flight, you can not let your pet out of the handling or feed him.
Working dogs or guide dogs for the flight must be muzzled and on a leash collar near you. It is forbidden to place the pet in the seat or in the passenger seat of another zone.
Upon arrival at the destination airport, if the pet is flying in the luggage compartment, look for it on the luggage belt, or next to it.
After taking luggage, follow with the pet's office the airport veterinary service.
How to prepare your pet for the flight Tips zoopsychologists
Zoopsychologists Marina E. leads blog in Instagram, which shares experiences and tips on caring for pets. Before the flight, it recommends:
1. 10-14 days before the flight start giving your pet a sedative
Usually, sedatives are cumulative effect, so take a course should advance. Carefully read the contraindications, and even better - to consult with your veterinarian.
2. Advance accustom your pet to carry
Leave the open carrying of where the animal likes to be. You can put inside a treat or favorite toy - so your pet will be easier to overcome fear and to get used to be inside. In no case do not make force - this approach will make it worse.
3. Do not feed your pet in less than 4 hours before flight
Food can trigger nausea.
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