Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Travel Tip Tuesday January 27,2009

Ok , For the last few weeks I have hopefully provided you with a lot of helpful information for traveling with your pets. If you need more details or need additional information please contact me at http://www.dmttravel.com/.
I am attaching several 800 number for the airlines, when planning to travel with a pet always call the airlines and talk to them direct to find out all their rules and regulations concerning your pets travel.
• Air Tran Airways - 800-247-8726
• American Airlines - 800-433-7300
• Continental Airlines - 800-525-0280
• Delta Air Lines - 800-221-1212
• Jet Blue Airways - 1-800-JETBLUE
•Midwest Airlines - 800-452-2022
• Northwest Airlines - 800-225-2525
•Pan Am Airways - 800-359-7262
•Southwest Airlines - 800-435-9792
•Spirit Airlines - 800-772-7117
•United Airlines - 800-241-6522
• US Airways - 800-428-4322
Next week I will start on a new subject which I hope you will find interesting.
In the mean time have a great week and will talk to you soon , same time same place!!
Donna

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Travel Tip Tuesday January 20, 2009

Continue Travel Tips for your Pets:
Do not give your pet tranquilizers unless they are prescribed by your veterinarian. Make sure your veterinarian understands that the prescription is for air travel.• Do not feed your pet for four to six hours prior to air travel. Small amounts of water can be given before the trip. If possible, put ice cubes in the water tray attached to the inside of your pet's kennel. A full water bowl will only spill and cause discomfort.• Try not to fly with your pet during busy travel times such as holidays and the summer. Your pet is more likely to undergo stress during hectic travel periods.• Carry a leash with you so that you may walk your pet before check-in and after arrival. Do not place the leash inside the kennel or attach it to the outside of the kennel• When you arrive at your destination, open the carrier as soon as you are in a safe place and examine your pet. If anything seems wrong, take your pet to a veterinarian immediately. Get the results of the examination in writing, including the date and time.
Please visit www.dmttravel for more tips
Donna

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Travel Tip Tuesday January 13th, 2009

Continue Pet Travel:
Use direct flights.•Always travel on the same flight as your pet. Ask the airline if you can watch your pet being loaded and unloaded below the cabin.•When you board the plane, notify the captain and at least one flight attendant that your pet is traveling with you and whether your pet is with you or below the cabin. If the captain knows that pets are on board, he or she may take special precautions.• Do not ship pug-nosed dogs or cats such as Pekingese, Chow Chows, and Persians in the cargo hold. These breeds have short nasal passages that leave them vulnerable to oxygen deprivation and heat stroke in cargo holds.• If traveling during the summer or winter months, choose flights that will accommodate the temperature extremes, particularly if your pet is traveling below the cabin.• Fit your pet with a collar that can't get caught in carrier doors. Affix two pieces of identification on the collar—a permanent ID with your name and home address and telephone number and a temporary travel ID with the address and telephone number where you or a contact person can be reached.• Affix a travel label to the carrier with your name, permanent address and telephone number, final destination, and where you or a contact person can be reached as soon as the flight arrives.
Please visit http://www.dmttravel.com/ for more travel tips for your pet and yourself.
Donna

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Pet Travel :Travel Tip Tuesday January 6, 2009

Happy New Year.
Because we all love our pets so much for a few weeks I would like to talk about traveling with them.
I will post a few ideas each week, but if you are intending to travel soon with your pet please visit my site at www.dmttravel.com/pet.html for all the information fast.
If you decide to take your pet with you when you go abroad, you should check with the embassies of the destination countries as to specific requirements that must be met before a pet may be brought into the country. Many countries have strict health, quarantine, agriculture, wildlife, and customs requirements and prohibitions. A listing of foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S. is available on the Department of State’s website at http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/32122.htm. Foreign embassy and consulate contact information can also be found on the Country Specific Information for each country.
Note: In a crisis in which chartered or military aircraft or ships are used to evacuate Americans from a danger area, pets will not normally be permitted on the carrier. The pet owner will need to make other arrangements in order to remove the pet from the area. (Service animals, such as guide dogs, are not considered pets and will be accommodated if possible.)
Next week will be talking about what you need to know to have your pet travel on an airplane.
For all your travel needs please visit me at www.dmttravel.com