Things You'll Need
- Pet carrier or portable kennel
- Veterinary health certificate of animal traveling
- Appropriate food and water
- Absorbent litter (e.g., shredded newspapers)
Instructions
Provide a certificate from the animal's veterinarian that he is healthy enough to travel. This certificate must have been prepared no more than 10 days prior to the travel date.
Purchase an appropriate kennel or carrier for the pet. This item must be appropriately ventilated and big enough for the animal to freely move around. The door to the carrier is required to have a closing mechanism on it that makes it easy to open and close. On the front of the carrier, there must be labeling on the top and on at least one side of the carrier stating "LIVE ANIMALS" in a minimum of one-inch lettering.
Make sure that the pet has been provided food and water within a four-hour window before travel. The USDA requires that an owner sign a certificate that states when the animal was last fed and watered. It is crucial that you don't overfeed the animal prior to travel.
Provide the animal with appropriate litter for it to relieve itself during the flight. The best type of material to utilize is shredded newspapers, which will provide the most absorbency for the trip.