To ensure a smooth and comfortable flight for your pet, please have these items ready before their travel date.
- Food: 2–3 days’ worth, labeled with feeding instructions
- Medication: Vet-prescribed only, no sedatives
- Documents: All originals plus one copy
- Comfort items: A familiar towel or bedding
- Light meal: Small snack a few hours before check-in
Pre-Travel Checklist Essentials
Travel Snacks & Comfort
Food: Pack 2–3 days’ worth of your pet’s food in a secure, labeled ziplock bag. Write clear feeding instructions (e.g., 1 cup twice daily) using a permanent marker or sticker.
Comforts of Home: Send a familiar towel or bedding that smells like home to provide comfort in their crate. Ensure it fits comfortably within the crate dimensions.
Medications & Essentials
Medication: Pack veterinarian-prescribed medications only, clearly labeled in a ziplock bag with precise administration instructions. No sedatives are allowed, including anti-anxiety medications with sedative properties.
Toys (Optional): Solid toys are welcome — avoid squeaky ones.
Leash & Collar: Please include a leash and collar for your pet (not required for cats).
Health Documents
Paperwork: Provide ALL original health paperwork and ONE copy, including rabies certificates and required vaccinations. We’ll ensure you have everything by check-in, even if we hold some originals.
Travel Day Tips
Light Meals: Feed your pet a light meal on travel day, with a small snack a few hours before check-in. This helps prevent tummy troubles during air travel.
Our team is here to guide you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re committed to making your pet’s international adventure a smooth experience. If you’d like to learn more about pricing, see our Cost to Transport a Pet Internationally guide.
Bringing Your Own Crate to Check-In?
Let’s make sure it’s ready for a first-class journey.
Crate Setup: Ready, Set, Pawfect
Follow our simple setup instructions at this link: Proper Kennel Sizing (no need to add stickers or tape — we’ll handle those at check-in).
Attach food and water bowls securely, and line the bottom with absorbent material. Hold off on filling those bowls until later.
Photo Time for Safety
Take a few photos of your crate setup: one from the side, one from the front, and one with your pet comfortably inside.
Email these photos to us at least 4 days before the flight.
Double-Check Dimensions
Measure your crate carefully to ensure it matches the size listed on your contract.
If there’s a mismatch, let us know as soon as possible — we’re here to help.
Our team is here to assist with any questions or concerns. We’re committed to making your pet’s travel experience as smooth as possible.
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