Puppy on an airplane

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Issa4you10

The breeder said he will be flying Delta Pet First. It said its a temperature-controlled cabin. A friend of mine had their yorkie sent over the same time of year with Delta and the puppy seemed to be ok. You guys are starting to freak me out now hehe.

But I did order nutrical about a week ago so I should have it within the next few days and will definitely give it to the pup like you all said along with a warm blanket and some water.

How about when I bring him home?
Good thinking not to smother him with hugs and kisses which will be almost impossible.

What about one of those baby toys where you hear the mothers heartbeat? Or anything else?

As a breeder and a person that has shipped puppies and the last three times used "Delta Pet First, I can tell you it is nothing more than the cargo area. But it is temp controlled. Hiopefully your puppy will be alright. I have turned sales down on my litter because I cannot ship right now to some areas. Good luck with your puppy. Everyone has given you great advice.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by stingrhea

NorthWest airlines flies if the temp is above 10 degrees. They say the pet's welfare is not compromised in any way. I was concerned too. I live way north of Chicago and can have him shipped in here in the next couple of weeks. I am sure he will be ok, I don't think any airline would take the chance of harming the animal, that would leave them open for lawsuits!

Impatiently awaiting the arrival of my boy!
~Melody

Well Northwest might ship at a temp above 10 degrees but I have better sense than to put a puppy on in 20 degree weather (that is above 10) Continnetal has the best set up just like some one mentioned before me but they don't fly pets out of my area.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

As a breeder and a person that has shipped puppies and the last three times used "Delta Pet First, I can tell you it is nothing more than the cargo area. But it is temp controlled. Hiopefully your puppy will be alright. I have turned sales down on my litter because I cannot ship right now to some areas. Good luck with your puppy. Everyone has given you great advice.

Be aware cargo shipments must be picked up at the cargo terminal....which may or may not be the same as the regular passenger terminal.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Be aware cargo shipments must be picked up at the cargo terminal....which may or may not be the same as the regular passenger terminal.

Yes, you are right. Our "Delta pet First' is the regular cargo area and it is in a separate building about a quarter of a mile from the terminal. Some people think that because it's called pet first that it is a special place but not so. that is just the telephone line you go in on to book your pets flight. But when I have taken mine to ship, the attendant has always booked them and fixed the paper work and called someone and told them he had a pet ready to go.

[shelbell77]

I get my nutrical at petsmart.

[Issa4you10]

Thank you everyone for all your help and advice. I will take everything into consideration and take all necessary precautions. I'm sure he will be ok.

As for the nutrical, I had to order it from Walmart online because the store didnt carry it. Nor did petsmart or petco.

Thanks again everyone!!!!