Flying with Your Pet - Pet Travel Regulations (Part 3)

• A Health Certificate is valid for up to 10 days pre-flight and 30 days post-flight for your return, so plan the timing of your appointment wisely. You don't want your pet's certification period to expire before you depart - or return! If your pet needs to fly more than 10 days after the certificate is issued, you will need to get another one.

• If traveling during extreme weather conditions but you are at ease about your pet comfortably withstanding the weather, inquire about an Acclimation statement. Your veterinarian will need to document this on the health certificate.

• While in the office, you may also ask your veterinarian to recommend an animal hospital near your flight destination to keep in mind as an emergency contact. Make a copy of the Health Certificate and bring both the original and duplicate to the airport with you.

Pack Your Pet's Bags

Label Your Pet's Kennel with the Following Info: Pet's Name Your Name Cell Phone # Origin & destination addresses with home phone #'s Name of an emergency contact Picture of your pet, if possible - if they should become lost or wander away, you will be able to provide a photo for quick identification.

• Collar with I.D. & Lead
• Paper towel cleanup material
• A spare kennel blanket/t-shirt with familiar smell should be placed in your dog's kennel
• Travel Bowl - food/water
• Large bottled water - (Pets may become dehydrated during a flight - avoid tap water as it can cause diarrhea)
• Gauze/Antiseptic stick
• First aid tape
• Food/vitamins - feeding
• Copy of Health Certificate
• Treats for your reunion after arrival
• An extra collar in case of breakage
• Waste bags for clean up

Part 1 Introduction: Calming Your Concerns

Part 2 Travel Planner Countdown: 1-2 Months Prior

Part 3 Travel Planner Countdown: 10 Days Prior

Part 4 Travel Planner Countdown: Travel Day