Pet cats must be carefully prepared for air consignment, after all, cats are much more timid than dogs, and the probability of stress reactions is dozens of times higher.
And pet cat air consignment is also a very headache for novices, complicated procedures, urgent time, need to pay attention to a lot of things, accidentally fall short, regret to watch the plane whizz away, leaving you and the cat unable to board.
Here are some things that pet consignment must pay attention to, and the places that need special attention to cats will also be specially written out, hoping to help friends who want to check cats.
First, prepare in advance
Give yourself enough advance time,
Don’t leave only to find that a lot of things are not done or it takes time to process.
Because some preparation and formalities for pet consignment take time,
It’s not that you can do it right away.
For example, some of the three certificates need to be processed on working days,
And the processing needs a certain order, so it must be determined in advance.
Take your pet to the airport in advance,
Generally, arrive at the airport four hours in advance, otherwise you may not have completed the formalities after the plane took off.
There is a very useful little suggestion,
That is to compile a schedule in advance to determine the time of each step that needs to be done.
Second, pay attention to the timeliness of proofs
I mentioned those who procrastinate,
Here are some of those that are too advanced.
The proof mentioned here is the three proofs in layman’s terms,
Three certificates (listed below) are required for air consignment (also applicable to train consignment).
1. Animal immunization certificate
2. Transportation equipment disinfection certificate (flight box or self-made animal cage disinfection certificate)
3. Animal quarantine certificate
Note that some certificates have an expiration date,
For example, the quarantine certificate is valid for up to 7 days and must be used within 7 days.
3. Special certificates are required for entry and exit
If the consignment is to enter and exit, you need to apply for some special certificates. The specific certification requirements are different in different countries, and you need to check in advance what special requirements are in the country you want to go to.
4. Whether pets can be checked in on confirmed flights
Most flights use aircraft that allow pets to be checked in, but there are some flights where all aircraft are not possible because there is no aerobic cabin in the cargo hold. Aircom pet check-in must be in an aerobic cabin, while the general cargo yard is an oxygen-free warehouse, and pets will definitely not survive without oxygen.
Fifth, quasi-good supplies
There are many supplies that need to be prepared, such as professional flight boxes, pet diaper pads, drinking fountains and so on.
For short-distance consignment, it is generally not recommended to prepare food for cats, and it is not even recommended to eat too much in advance.
Because some cats may get airsickness during the flight, it may cause the cat to vomit, stress, etc. The flight box should choose to purchase a professional standard flight box, strong and pressure-proof to meet the requirements of airline air transportation. For some cats with severe stress or severe airsickness, it is recommended to feed some motion sickness drugs, probiotics, sedative drugs, etc. in advance. Related drugs are not recommended to buy by yourself, otherwise there will be danger, especially sedative drugs, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor to buy.
6. Care and companionship
During the consignment process, especially on the way to the consignment and when the consignment is processed. Cats are generally more nervous, and it is recommended to accompany the cat at this time. Can play a good role in pacifying, after all, the cat’s trust and dependence on the owner can greatly alleviate the cat’s stress.
Cats are very timid and stressful small animals, so air check-ins must be done well, prepared, and careful everywhere to ensure safety and success.
Post time: Feb-28-2023