Comments on: How to Travel with your Dog on an Airplane

on 10/19/2007 Great article. I wrote a similar one on shipping puppies/dogs when you are not able to be with them. Good to know this information is also out there.

on 10/19/2007 Great article. I wrote a similar one on shipping puppies/dogs when you are not able to be with them. Good to know this information is also out there.

on 8/14/2007 Thank you for the information you provide. I would like to know how I can get some information on dogs arriving at Los Angeles International Airport. I would like to find out the Quarantine Rules and how much I need to pay and how long a dog will be quarantine. Please help me. I love my dogs so much. Thanks

on 4/21/2007 Step 4: Make sure to have all required paperwork. Airlines differ on requirements to travel so call ahead. If your dog can't stay in the cabin with you, chances are, you'll need a health certificate. Some airlines are particular about seasons in which pets can travel. If it's the middle of summer or the dead of winter, your pet may not be allowed to go with you.

Step 5: If you NEED to use a sedative, be sure to "practice" ahead of time. Know how long before it takes effect, how long the sedation will last, and how your pet will react to that particular sedative. Keep in mind that no one will be around to keep an eye on your pet during the flight.

Step 8: Don't ask to have someone check on your pet during travel, they can't. You can ask but, the line about seeing your dog and "he's fine", is BS. The cargo area is climate controlled but, it is just that, cargo