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01-21-2007, 03:32 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Far East
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| Anyone who's experienced flying 10+ hrs? I have to move to a foreign country in near future, and they require my pup to go through quarauntine process for antibodies for several diseases, and I am in the process of discussing with my vet and preparing necessary documents etc. My concern is that my pup is 13 yrs old now, and from what I have read, airlines will not allow her to be on the plane with me and require her to be in the carrier and in cargo as it is considered to be "exporting alive animal". Since she is old, I am extremely worried about the condition she has to fly in, as well as change in air pressure and what that may do to her old body. If anyone has an experience in this topic, I would love to hear anything Thank you always |
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01-22-2007, 10:07 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: the netherlands
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| i was wondering where you have to go and what airline? I recently moved to the netherlands and my yorkie was allowed to ride under my seat in her small mesh type kennel, all i needed was her health certificate, and to have her microchiped, it was really no big deal, my vet did give me a small sleeping pill if i felt she needed it, she did sleep most of the way total travel time was like 19 hours counting the stop and changing planes.. she didnt potty the whole time , i did take her out and put her on a puppy pad in the restroom at the airport but she did not use the potty, as soon as we landed and got her outside she wasted no time on making the biggest poop ever....she is now in her new home with us and is very happy, its worth checking out the rules of the airline and the country you are traveling to as all have there own rules, i heard in england they do need to go into quarentine |
01-22-2007, 11:11 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Far East
Posts: 27
| Yes, England is one of the strict countries with bringing your pet = importing alive animal. From what I have read in the country's policy, regardless of which airline I use, my pup will be considered "cargo" and I can not have her with me.. I read the policies for different countries on continental airline webpage as well a while ago. Yes, microchip, and not only health certificate/vaccination history, but also quarauntine seems to be required. I have started application months ago with the consulate to get a permission, well, more like notifying them in advance (time frame they require me to notifying them that I am planning to import alive animal = my pup), I am just worried about quarauntine situation as well as stuffing her in cargo - doesn't the temperature get extremely cold in cargo? Well, I still have to do my research.. |
01-22-2007, 11:11 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Far East
Posts: 27
| Yes, England is one of the strict countries with bringing your pet = importing alive animal. From what I have read in the country's policy, regardless of which airline I use, my pup will be considered "cargo" and I can not have her with me.. I read the policies for different countries on continental airline webpage as well a while ago. Yes, microchip, and not only health certificate/vaccination history, but also quarauntine seems to be required. I have started application months ago with the consulate to get a permission, well, more like notifying them in advance (time frame they require me to notifying them that I am planning to import alive animal = my pup), I am just worried about quarauntine situation as well as stuffing her in cargo - doesn't the temperature get extremely cold in cargo? Well, I still have to do my research.. |
01-22-2007, 01:00 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker | pet travel I've traveled with my cat and dog to three different countries. I made sure they had the required vaccinations but I didn't sedate them. I'd ask your vet about that and because of her age. She should do fine. As for the temperature, I'd put a sweater on her with blankets. If she's sedated she shouldn't need to go potty. I'd ask the airlines if you can take her on-board with you. How reassuring! The quarantine part is the hardest. Both pets had to be quarantined for 90-days. That was tough. |
01-22-2007, 05:14 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Far East
Posts: 27
| Oh gosh... Indeed I am very worried about not being able to bring her on the plane with me as well as the quarantine period. Since she is old and about 9 lb., maybe if I sedate her, the airline will let me bring her with me.. However, I am not so sure of it as aviation policies do not really allow any exceptions nowadays. Flight is rather long, I am concerned about the sedatives also as she may need to be sedated for 13 hours, and I am not sure if that is too long/too high of the dosage for her aging body.... |
01-22-2007, 08:14 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: the netherlands
Posts: 11
| my vet told me to give her half the pill if i felt she needed it, I put her in her kennel several times before going, she doesnt like hers eaither, she would get very anxious fast, when we got to the airport she was anxious scratching to get out , I then gave her half the pill and it didnt seem to be working...i waited a bit gave her the other half and she calmed down and slept like a baby , but ofcourse she was under my seat and i dont think many people noticed i even had her, but she was allowed for the fee of 112.00 $ if your little one must go in cargo the sweater and blanket is a good ideal and if she doesnt like being in her kennel the mild sleeping pill that my vet gave was perfect, if i looked in at her i could wake her ...good luck |
01-23-2007, 06:00 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Far East
Posts: 27
| I was wondering, before you used sedatives/sleeing pills, when was the last you fed (both food and water) your pup prior to medication? |
01-23-2007, 01:57 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: the netherlands
Posts: 11
| hannah always poops and then eats in the morning, our flight was like at 1 or 2 pm ....so she ate early and pooped ....she was fine, and she did sleep comfortable , i was worried very worried even though she was with me , i knew i couldnt take her out on the plane...but i peeked in a few times and touched her ...i was afraid the pill was to strong ....the give it according to there weighti also left a pad in there in case she couldnt hold it.. if you are leaving early maybe try getting her to do her business before you have to go....give her the opertuinity up untill you cant no longer take her out best of luck |
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