What's the best way to ship my cat from Detroit, MI to Europe? Thank you!?

Question

Airline said that allowed crate is 22x16x8 and cat+crate no more than 16 pounds, plus i have to change plane in Frankfurt Germany and only for that i have to make tatto on my cat

Answer 1

Call around for the best airline deal and protocol for flying your pet with you to Europe. Airlines protocols vary. When I flew from Asia to America with my cat (Philippine Airlines), the kennel I was allowed to bring the cat in was to be large enough for the cat to be able to stand and lay down in comfort. No kennel in-cabin. International flights usually take (if they do) live animals in-cargo. They have a special pressurized area for that purpose. And you need to tell the airlines when you book your flight that you are taking your pet with you - some airlines have space only for 2 or 3 pets in cargo. So you need to inform them a few days before you intend to fly.

Also, you need to call the embassy of the country you are going to regarding "importing" your pet. Some require certain shots, etc. Then you go to your vet with these requirements. The vet wil take care of all needed documentation for your pet prior to flight. Ask vet for a suitable calming pill for your cat - like a pet 'valium' of sorts. The cat may need that in order not to freak out while you are in the airport.

Get the necessary kennel for your cat - The best is the "Pet Taxi" crate made of hard plastic but with steel grilled lockable doors. That's what I use for my cat when we fly and he has to be in-cargo. You can buy that in any Petsmart or Petco. Line his crate with thick towel so that if your cat pees, it will be absorbed.

Feed your cat a little bit 2 hrs before the flight (he isn't going to be fed on the plane). But just a little bit. Also give him water. See if he can go potty before you drive to airport.

I also make my cat wear a halter (w/o) the leash just in case I have to take him out of his carrier at the x-ray machines in the airport. This is just to ensure that I have a good "hold" on may cat in my arms - beleive me, you wouldn't want your cat to run loose in a busy airport! Remove the halter once he is back in the crate and you've passed inspection. Oh - some airlines allow you to be with your cat all the way to boarding the plane. One of the stewards will hand carry the cat carrier down to the cargo bay.

Finally, check and re0incheck with all the authorities - airlines, embassy , vet, etc. so you can get all the requierements right.

Good luck!

Answer 2

On the plane with you is the only way I do believe that they will ship an animal overseas. You will need to have the cat seen by a vet within 10 days of the trip and have paperwork ready for the airline. You will also need an appropriate crate for shipping, the airline can tell you the size requirements and limits. They have employees that care for the animals during the flight.

Answer 3

You should be able to get some sleeping pills for you cat from the vet before you take it on the airplane.
I flew Sun Country this summer for the first time and saw a woman bring a dog on in a small carrier and put in the overhead compartments!
Good Luck!

Answer 4

Some airlines allow you to put a small crate under your seat.

Contact the airlines.

Answer 5

When shipping live animals overseas, you need to have them quarantined at your vet's office for at least 7 days, given a clean bill of health, and file paperwork with the airline and the place you'll be staying.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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