Puppy Care
Traveling by Airplane
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If you want to take your puppy on a plane, you need to make a lot of preparations beforehand. Don't wait until the last minute before making your plans. Airlines are experiencing many changes with security and company mergers, and what was acceptable a year ago may not be today. Also, be sure to check with your specific airline, because the rules may not be the same from one airline to another. In general, if you have a puppy small enough to fit in an approved carrier that will fit under the seat of an airplane, she will be eligible to fly in the cabin. Airlines regulate how many dogs can fly in the cabin, so get your reservation early. There will be an extra charge. If your puppy is larger, she will have to fly in the cargo area in an approved carrier. Some airlines will not allow certain flat-faced breeds, such as Bulldogs or Pugs, to fly during warmer months because they can have breathing difficulties. Because your puppy will have to fly in a crate, it's important that you crate train her before her flight, or she could become stressed and traumatized. You must get a health
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