It is preferable to ship your pet on week days as all staff are working and liaison is easier all along the route.
Acclimate your pet to the travel kennel in advance. Placing treats inside or playing a game with toys can help coax a pet into entering a kennel and make them comfortable and familiar with the container.
Take your dog for a nice walk before check-in. Pets should get extra exercise the days leading up to departure.
Only feed a very light meal 4 hours prior to heading to the airport. With a full belly pets are more likely
to get unwell or uncomfortable during the trip.
Pets may drink water till check-in, but not too much as they will feel uncomfortable when needing to
pee.
Special attention should be given to large – deep-chested dogs to avoid possible complications with
bloat, a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched and twisted and can be fatal.
Food -and water should be given in small increments prior to departure and on arrival.
Personal items like leashes, collars, bowls and toys are not allowed in the travel kennel. Flying Dutch
Pets can secure a leash or collar to the travel crate.
We recommend getting pets nails clipped for safety reasons.
Tranquilizers or sedatives are not allowed & are very dangerous during travel. Your pet will be refused
to board when sedated. Even though the aircraft is pressured and climate controlled, the effects of
these medications can vary and cruising altitude may affect your pets ability to regulate his/her
breathing and body temperature.
Homeopathic medications can be given to your pet but only on advise of your vet. Flying Dutch Pets
can advise more on this topic and on products if needed.
