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Since more owners are taking along their pets to their favorite vacation sites, here are a few good tips to ensure a smooth traveling experience:
1) Find out the particular policies and restrictions of the airline you are planning of using; keep in mind that every airline has its own rules for traveling with pets.
2) If you are traveling when the temperatures are very high or low, ask if the area below the plane is temperature-controlled. You will not want to risk your pet's life if the prospective airline doesn't offer a temperature-controlled area for pets. If this is the case, keep on searching.
3) If you find an airline that allows you to travel with your pet in the cabin, choose a window seat when booking your flight so your pet will not be disturbed by other passengers when they must get up or down from their seats.
4) Be sure you use a pet carrier that meets the airline's requirements; if it doesn't, buy one that does. Avoid having to make alternative last minute flight adjustments at the airport.
5) It's extremely important to know for certain that your hotel offers pet accommodations. Do not remain in doubt: call the hotels and ask whether they permit pets. Also expect to pay more for each night as well as a cleaning fee.
6) It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian asap after you know the exact requirements for your airline. You will want to talk about the upcoming travel. For example, your vet may recommend a sedative. You must ask for a health confirmation certificate for your pet within the period of 10 days of your air travel; without this certificate you won't be able to get your pet on the airline.
7) Call the airline in order to arrange for your pet's flight. Just like people pets also have airline tickets. You must pay for its flight.
8) Buy a portable water bowl, a urine pad, and a small food dish. Your airline will usually require that you come prepared with such items.
9) Make sure you clearly label your pet's carrier with the essential details so that they are visibly available; this information include
-- your name, your phone and cell number
-- your home mailing address
-- your travel destination
-- pet's name, pet's gender, pet's age, & pet's species
-- vet's name & phone number
-- health condition if any
10) Be sure to follow all instructions that your veterinarian gave you for your pet, especially for day of your flight.
11) It's a good idea to catch your pet as soon as you have a chance and to place your pet in its carrier.
12) Check to ensure that you will be taking all of your pet's supplies for the plane travel such as a blanket for covering the carrier.
13) Leave a bit sooner than you usually would to have additional time to safely move your pet on the plane.
14) You must be prepared to take your pet through the airport security.
15) Once you and your pet passed security, check in at the boarding desk. Inform the clerk that you and your pet are here. Take out the health confirmation certificate and be ready to hand it to the clerk.
16) Once on the plane, put your pet under your seat so it's in front of you. If the temperature isn't hot, cover the carrier with blanket you brought in order to give the effect of night time so your pet may fall asleep during the flight.
17) Do not forget to feed your pet when you arrive at the destination. Your pet will most likely be quite hungry by this time.
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