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ASPCA says “think twice” before flying a pet at holiday time
Saturday, 23 Nov, 2012
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The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals):is offering these holiday travel tips for people with pets:
- Feed your pet a light meal three to four hours before departing. Don’t feed your pet in a moving vehicle.
- Never leave your animal alone in a parked car, even if it’s cold outside. Hot temperatures can lead to heatstroke, and chilly temperatures can make the car act as a refrigerator, freezing an animal to death.
- Bring along some food, water from home, bowls, a leash, a waste scoop and plastic bags, grooming supplies, a first-aid kit, medication and vaccination records. Also stow a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.
- Make sure your accommodations at your destination are pet-friendly.
- Make sure your pet is micro-chipped and wearing a collar and ID tag. Include your contact information and your destination on the collar.
- The ASPCA urges pet owners to think twice about flying their pets on commercial airlines, especially if they plan on checking them in as cargo. Unless your animal is small enough to fit under your seat and you can bring him or her in the cabin, the ASPCA recommends pet owners to not fly their animal. If your pet must travel in a plane’s cargo hold, write "Live Animal" in large letters on the crate and draw arrows to indicate the upright position of the crate. Also attach a current photo of your pet to the crate in case your pet escapes. If the plane is delayed, or if you have any concerns about the welfare of your pet, insist that airline personnel check the animal whenever feasible. In certain situations, removing the animal from the cargo hold and deplaning may be warranted. For more tips on flying with your pet, click here.
Once you arrive at your destination, watch out for holiday-related hazards to your pet such as tree water, tinsel and chocolate. December is the month with the highest number of claims for chocolate and candy ingestion. There is more about holiday hazards for pets at www.aspcapetinsurance.com/101.
Source: ASPCA/The Hartville Group
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