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When Pets Fly was created as a resource to help keep your pet safe during travel. Please be sure to check back soon to view our latest resources for pets-friendly (and pet-safe) travel.
Travel Preparations
By Sonia Ben Hamida, PhD, Head of IATA Special Cargo, Operations, Safety and Security – Cargo Ensuring the safety and comfort of your pet during air travel requires careful planning and adherence to guidelines. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) provides essential guidance to make this process smoother for dogs and cats traveling in-cabin. The Guidance for Passengers Traveling with Dog or Cat, downloadable on the IATA Travel...
Travel Requirements and Flight Regulations
Certain dog and cat breeds are prohibited for transport via cargo by most airlines. For it's been determined by reviewing the Department of Transportation (DOT) Animal Incident Reports that certain breeds of dogs are more prone to death during transport in cargo. Back in 2010, the DOT published a press release due to the increasing numbers of deaths in short-nosed breeds during transport.The press release mentioned the following breeds: PugsBosto...
Traveling with a Service Dog
by Steven L May, CVJ, VRCE We want to thank our friend, Steven L May, CVJ, VRCE for writing this incredible article about service dogs.We appreciate him and his work in our industry. Having a Disability Service Working Canine (DSWC), distinct from Emotional Service Dogs (ESDs), can profoundly impact one's emotional, psychological, and mental well-being, especially within the demanding field of veterinary medicine. Over a 44-year career, where the...