Posted by Danny | Posted in dog care | Posted on 02-11-2010
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Shipping A Dog Safely
Pet owners would wish to have the pet near at all times. A dog's brand of loyalty, affection and protectiveness is kind of addicting thus it is no wonder for pet owners to carry them wherever they go. Dogs are seen in most places, not because they are strays but because their owners love to take them anywhere.
Toy dog breeds are carried in the arms of the owners if not comfortably nestled in posh dog carrier bags. Pet owners may not carry large dogs but the TLC is very apparent. However, an owner that has to relocate to a far away destination or move across the country would need to transport the pet. What measures must be taken to prevent mishaps in shipping the pet?
A dog can be shipped in several ways but shipping by plane is by far the easiest although a bit costly. Airlines that offer services for shipping pets though have different rules and regulations. As mentioned, pet shipping services follow different regulation, other may even refuse to fly a dog during hot or cold weather thus it is necessary to make inquiries before bringing the dog to the airport.
Commonly, airlines would require a dog owner to show health and vaccination certificates of the pet thus it is necessary to take the dog to the vet's for a checkup. To lessen the stress during the trip, some vets prescribe sedative for the dog. Shipping weak, sick or pregnant dogs must be done with care because of their delicate condition. Air pressure in the cargo hold will change along with the change in altitude. Because there are no humans inside the cargo hold, an emergency situation that will happen to a weak dog can have fatal consequences as assistance for the dog will not be given.
For an additional fee an owner that travels with a small dog may be allowed to carry the pet to the cabin as long as the dog carrier is small enough to fit the space under the seat. However, dogs that travel are commonly shipped as cargo. As the crate containing the dog will be placed along with other cargo, it has to be sturdy. The crate has to be big to enable the dog to lie down, stand and move around. The owner's name, address and contact numbers must be written on the side of the crate using a permanent marker. The dog must be made to wear a collar with identification tags. Being lost while in transit always happen and these measures will help in locating both the owner and the pet.
At Sarah's Dogs you can find out more about how to safely ship a dog as well as dog first aid.
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