Before sending your pet out on a trip, you should do everything you can to insure the safest, most comfortable flight possible. In an effort to help, our team here at the Blue Oasis Petcare clinic have put together a list of helpful tips for you.
A good quality, approved travel box that is the right size is essential to insure a safe trip
Try to keep the travel box in your home for a couple of weeks before the trip. This gives your pet time to get used to being around and inside it.
Leaving something in the travel box that smells familiar such as one of your unwashed t-shirts or towels will reassure your pet and make them feel more relaxed. Dogs and cats rely heavily on their sense of smell so never underestimate the power of a smelly t-shirt!
Try not to feed your pet for 8 to 12 hours before the flight. Don’t give them any food for the journey either. A pet travelling on an empty stomach is far less likely to get sick. In this case, a hungry pet is better than a sick pet.
Make sure your pet has access to fresh drinking water during the flight.
