helga@mtuxo.UUCP (h.hermos) (12/10/85)
*** REPLACE THIS LINE WITH YOUR MESSAGE *** I am interested in any information about transporting a pet by plane. Any information, such as how does it affect the pet, drugs given to the pet, and any other related information would be appreciated. (I am thinking about transporting a medium sized dog ~ 50 lbs.) mtuxo!helga (201)576-6291 (W)
mazlack@ernie.BERKELEY.EDU (Lawrence J. &) (12/11/85)
>I am interested in any information about transporting a pet >by plane. Any information, such as how does it affect the pet, >drugs given to the pet, and any other related information >would be appreciated. (I am thinking about transporting a medium >sized dog ~ 50 lbs.) > I have shipped various dogs about 50-60 times on planes. If you are traveling along with the dog, the charge is pretty reasonable - it is some sort of extra baggage allowance charge. The airline (I recommend BUYING the box from American, not necessarily flying with them) will sell you a fiberglass kennel. I bought the largest one that would go for the extra baggage charge. If you get too large, they may charge you as frieght. Naturally, the animal doesn't like it. It is placed in a pressurized baggage hold. There is no one to keep it company. It is a strange environment. SO, the animal is always happy to see you. But, once it gets over the initial return-to-wonderful-master frenzy, it is fine. Tranquilizers are available - however, I am reluctant to dope up an animal. You could also give it a fraction of an aspirin tablet - about half for a 50 pound animal - this calms him down and is cheaper. If I was feeling particularily guilty, I would do this - however; I suspect that it is better for the animal to avoid drugs altogether. I use the kennel as a dog bed around the house (the kennel is two half pieces that can be nested). That way, it is somewhat familiar to him when he gets stuck in it. ...Larry Mazlack
wanttaja@ssc-vax.UUCP (Ronald J Wanttaja) (12/12/85)
> >I am interested in any information about transporting a pet > >by plane. Any information, such as how does it affect the pet, > >drugs given to the pet, and any other related information > >would be appreciated. (I am thinking about transporting a medium > >sized dog ~ 50 lbs.) > > Tranquilizers are available - however, I am reluctant to dope up an animal. > You could also give it a fraction of an aspirin tablet - about half for a > 50 pound animal - this calms him down and is cheaper. Just a warning... the original posters are talking about dogs. DO NOT give aspirin to a cat! It is toxic to them. Ron W. (ssc-vax!wanttaja)
suze@terak.UUCP (Suzanne Barnett) (12/13/85)
> *** REPLACE THIS LINE WITH YOUR MESSAGE *** > > > I am interested in any information about transporting a pet > by plane. Any information, such as how does it affect the pet, > drugs given to the pet, and any other related information > would be appreciated. (I am thinking about transporting a medium > sized dog ~ 50 lbs.) > > > mtuxo!helga (201)576-6291 (W) Csot depends on whether you're accompanying the pet. If so, it is about $25 per kennel or per animal (different airlines differ on this). This may cover an entire flight, or you may be charged for each leg. You must provide the kennel, though several airlines sell them at their cargo counters. These are the same type of kennels you find in pet stores and cost considerably less. If the animal is small enough (its kennel must fit under the seat), it can ride in the passenger compartment with you, but it must remaion in the kennel. Only 1 or 2 animals total may ride in the passenger compartment, so make reservations ahead of time. Cost is the same. You usually have to have the pet at the cargo counter several hours ahead of time. In extremely hot or cold weather, at either point of departure or point of arrival, there may be restrictions on allowing pets. In general, airlines view transporting pets as a convenience for their customers. They are in the business of transporting people, not animals; therefore, if you ship a pet unaccompanied, it costs a bundle. Cost depends on the size of the kennel, the actual weight of the animal, and the points of departure and arrival. The pet must be at the cargo counter a number of hours before the plane leaves and picked up very soon after arrival. Responsible parties at both ends must be identified. Again, in extremely hot or cold weather, at either point of departure or point of arrival, there may be restrictions on allowing pets, more so than if accompanied. As for tranquilizers, see you vet. Several types are available. Unless the animal is extremely nervous, I wouldn't use them. And then, I'd test it several days beforehand, to see how the animal reacted. My nervous cat went hyper under tranquilizers. I haven't given any of my pets tranquilizers since. They have traveled on planes several times with no ill affects. -- Merry Christmas! Suzanne Barnett-Scott uucp: ...{decvax,ihnp4,noao,savax,seismo}!terak!suze CalComp/Sanders Display Products Division 14151 N 76th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (602) 998-4800
ayers@convexs.UUCP (12/16/85)
>DO NOT give aspirin to a cat! It is toxic to them.
All the more reason to give it to them...
<OKAY! OKAY! I ADMIT IT! I have always been owned by cats...>
<You don't think _you_ own the _cat_ do you?>
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