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Pet Health Certificate

Ensuring your furry friend’s well-being during travel is a global concern, and a vital component of this is the pet health certificate, also known as the certificate of veterinary inspection. Though primarily associated with air travel, it is advisable for road trips within the US as well. This crucial document attests to your pet’s good health and suitability for travel, with its specific requirements varying depending on your destination. To navigate this intricate process smoothly,

August 9, 2017

Crates

Tips For Big Dogs Traveling

Embarking on a journey with your big dog requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for your furry friend. One of the key elements in this preparation is selecting the right crate, tailored to meet your big dog’s specific needs. In the following guide, we’ll delve into essential tips and considerations for traveling with large dogs, covering everything from crate customization and plane size to ground transportation and pet-friendly accommodations.

June 14, 2017

Airport Survival Kit For Traveling Pets

Getting together a survival kit for traveling pets is not very hard and it can make your trip (and more importantly your pet’s trip) a lot more comfortable. It only takes a little foresight to greatly improve your pet’s relocation. For a full list of what’s allowed in your carry on please follow this link. You should carry the equivalent of at least one meal for your pet, just in case your flight is

May 16, 2017

Ventral: Red River Hog Travels From Oklahoma To London

Ventral is a Red river hog who moved from his home in the Oklahoma City Zoo to London Zoo. Our team of pet travel experts assisted in his move. We met Oklahoma City Zoo staff at the airport. Then took Ventral (the hog) to meet with fish and wildlife to arrange for his travel to London. Where Is The Red River Hog From? Red river hogs, like Ventral are originally from Africa and are found

April 19, 2017

Pet transportation

Shipping Your College Pet

Many colleges within the United States allow pets in their dorms. So you will need to know about shipping your college pet. Knowing the basics of pet travel can be very helpful and professional pet shippers can arrange every detail of your pet’s relocation to and from college. Most of the pets allowed are small, though some campuses will allow dogs and cats. But since we usually talk mostly about dogs and cats, lets find

March 31, 2017

Pet transportation

Hade & Garfield: Pets Move To Germany

Hade & Garfield: pets move to Germany Hade and Garfield moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alsbach- Hahnlein, Germany. Planning started months before their flight, they were both microchipped and received vaccinations to be allowed in the European Union. Our ground transport team picked these two up in Oklahoma and drove them in our climate controlled vehicle to our pet resort in Hurst, Texas. They spent the night with many other furry friends before taking off

March 20, 2017

An airport man is looking in a dog crate with a dog in it to check if everything is safe for a pleasant flight.

Dog Shipping

Is Flying A Dog Safe?

Is Flying a dog safe? Here at Airpets International, we receive many inquiries as to whether flying a dog is safe. Many people are misinformed and lack all the facts about flying a dog. Professional pet shippers, airlines and veterinarians alike have done extensive research about the safety of flying a dog in a commercial airplane. This is why there are so many restrictions in place for flying dogs, including seasonal bans, crate size requirements,

February 24, 2017

Crates

Travelling With Multiple Pets

We talk a lot about the importance of hiring a professional pet shipper when you are moving with one pet, and this is even more so when you are travelling with multiple pets. One reason for this is that airlines don’t allow more than one pet (in cabin) per passenger. And even if you can find someone to travel with you airlines only allow one pet in first class and one in the main cabin.

February 8, 2017

Happy young labrador sitting near big luggage in the living room waiting for his flight with AirPets.

Dog Travel

What To Expect After Shipping Your Dog

Though most pets adjust really fast to new environments, there are certain behaviors that can be expected after shipping your pet. Behavioral changes like house soiling, signs of hunger at the wrong times, not wanting to be left alone (showing signs of separation anxiety), reacting to new sounds, etc. are all behaviors that can be expected from cats and dogs relocating. The way your pet reacts to their new environment can vary widely, depending on

January 10, 2017

Dog Travel Summer Tips

As the scorching Texas sun heralds the arrival of summer, pet owners embark on their vacation plans, often eager to include their furry companions in the adventure. However, the rising temperatures also bring the risk of overheating for our canine friends. To ensure a cool and comfortable journey, here’s a compilation of our favorite “dog travel summer tips.” Frozen Water Bottles: Freeze plastic water bottles to create a portable, long-lasting refreshment solution. This is especially

June 23, 2016

Pet News & Resources

Pet Health Certificate

Tips For Big Dogs Traveling

Airport Survival Kit For Traveling Pets

Ventral: Red River Hog Travels From Oklahoma To London

Shipping Your College Pet

Hade & Garfield: Pets Move To Germany

Is Flying A Dog Safe?

Travelling With Multiple Pets

What To Expect After Shipping Your Dog

Dog Travel Summer Tips

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