Flying with your dog questions.

[Cono Este]

I'm scooting back down to Santiago with my pooch, and its been a while since i flew a dog.

What crates are certified as ok? I know some look ok, but can be rejected at the counter for poor workmanship on the chinese part.

Airlines etc?

Tips tricks?

I should know all this, but its been 10 yrs and I dont want my Aussie bailing out over the amazon.

[Chainsaw_Willie]

If it were me I'd check with the airline, I'm sure they can be pretty authoritative on what their guidelines are. Just sayin'.

[hutash]

Check with the airline you are flying, they all have different requirements. Also check with the Chilean consulate. Some countries have incredibly difficult requirements. I doubt Chile is one of them, but you never know most airlines and countries require a health certificate and a current rabies vax. I just sent a dog to Costa Rica, and they required a worm vaccination (of which there is no such thing, but we figured out they wanted an invermectin injection. )

Get your dog used to the crate early. Feed him near/in it, let him sleep in it, etc. Try to get a non-stop or at least direct flight. I do not recommend tranquilizers, at least not for the dog. I want them best able to adjust to hot or cold as needed.

[Cono Este]

What crate did you use? I hear the ones you find at Petco are no good.

[hutash]

Sorry to mislead you, I didn't actually send the dog, I just do the vet work, ( and provide dental services for internationally traveling pets.)

Vari Kennels are some of the best out there.

http://www.petstreetmall.com/Vari-Ke...3/details.html