This post contains affiliate links. Flying with a dog as cargo is a stressful experience for both the dog and their human. While the media report tragic incidents as a result of flying, the truth is nearly half a million pets fly annually, most arriving safely to their destination. The key is doing your homework, …
Flying with a Dog
It’s pretty remarkable how difficult it is for a human to get a foreign passport, compared to the ease of getting one for your pet! We liked to joke that Sora was Norwegian because she had the passport to prove it. If you plan on living in or traveling to the European Union with your …
Despite the added cost, stress, and paperwork, it’s becoming more common for passengers to be flying with a dog. For some, leaving the dog behind on certain vacations, moves, or other situations simply isn’t an option, meaning that Fido must come along on the plane. Whether your dog is small enough to fly along in …
Traveling with a pet can be an exciting adventure, as long as you know what to expect and how to choose the perfect airline approved dog kennel for flying. If you’re flying with your dog in the cargo hold, this guide provides all the info you need to feel secure that your pup is safe …
When my parents planned a long layover in Paris en route to their dream trip to Africa, we drove our van to meet them there with the dogs. Since we were so close to the UK, we figured that we may as well continue north before Brexit makes entry to the UK more difficult. We, …
Unless you practice animal healthcare in your spare time, you’ve probably not heard of a rabies titers test. If you’re planning to travel abroad with your dog, or are weary of recurring vaccinations, then consider getting antibody titers for your dog or cat. You’ll be able to determine the immune response to vaccinations. What is …
The first time we flew with Sora, we knew to ask a few important questions about flying with a large dog, but since then, we’ve learned there are several more that we need to ask before we book a flight with her. Many of the questions listed below can be easily found in an airline’s …
Flying with a dog or live animal seems kinda messy these days. You may have heard about the recent fiascos involving pets, courtesy of United Airlines. These nightmare stories are certainly terrifying, but the fact is that people fly with their dogs all the time—both in cargo and in cabin, and most of the time …
Moving to Europe with a dog can be quite a lot of work. We never considered not bringing Sora along. She’s part of our life at home, and we were determined to make her part of our life on the road. Knowing that we would need to get started on veterinary requirements for bringing Sora …