Pet cargo delta airlines experiences?

Question

im new to delta airlines pet cargo can anyone share their experiences or stories they have heard. and what do we need to include in their kennels example like the food bowls and do we give them food or do the workers give them food? please tell me everything i will need to know im worried that they wont give them food or water because it is a 6 hour flight and they have never been on a plane before and i love these dogs so much and i just want them to be safe

Answer 1

I think you are going to be okay if it is a direct flight. No change of planes. I think you give water in some way to your dog. I would put blankets in the airline kennel. Make sure that the kennel is large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in very easily. I once had to buy a larger crate at the cargo place because my dog grew, and they wouldnt take him at the last minute, so they held me up for $90 larger crate. The people will not feed the dog. I also suggest that you dont fly the dog in the heat of the summer or the very cold of the winter. I would also check with your vet before as you may need a health certificate with certain airlines. You say they, I think they require 1 crate per dog. You may ask your vet for something to take the edge off anxiety for the dogs, but I don't think it is necessary if they are used to being crated. Good luck!

Answer 2

i think that if you have a small dog take it under your seat i do not trust airlines with my dog here read this: From May to October, the airlines self-reported 21 deaths, 16 injuries, and 3 losses that was ONE PART of a section i read. So don't take a dog in luggage. If they are small put them under your seat.

Answer 3

they shouldn't be fed or watered because they will mess and very probably throw up.  in fact you shouldn't feed them after the night before and just let them have water that day.

unless this form of travel is absolutely necessary I would urge you against it.  the poor dogs are terrified (imagine being in a loud jet and not understanding what's going on) and sedating them doesn't help all that much.  they will be safe but not very happy.  stay calm yourself and your attitude may help them.  be there for them at both ends of the trip and reassure them that they'll be OK.