Chihuahua and Traveling by Plane:
Several airlines will allow small Chihuahua Puppy s to travel on the flight with the owner, as long as the Chihuahua Puppy is in a crate that can be stored under a seat. All airlines that allow for this type of travel also now charge a fee for your Chihuahua Puppy to fly with you, usually between $50-$100, depending on the flight and the airline. Check your airline for their rules before you take your Chihuahua Puppy .Make sure your dog is accustomed to traveling in a crate. Airlines will allow some Chihuahua Puppy food to go on the plane, but water will not be allowed through the security lines. You can obtain water after going through security or on the flight. Make sure your dog can comfortably stand up, turn around and lay down in the crate and that the crate has a lot of air circulation.
All airlines will require a vet health certificate that has been obtained within 30 days of flying domestically and 10 days for international flights. For international destinations, contact the country consulate to see what types of inoculations your dog will need, or if the dog may be quarantined before entering that particular country.
Many dogs will fly comfortably, but others may be nervous or scared to fly. If this is the case for your Chihuahua Puppy , consider a mild sedative from your vet to help your Chihuahua Puppy relax during the flight.
Larger Chihuahua Puppy s will have to fly in the cargo area. Again, you must check with individual airlines for their particular rules. Most airlines have several months of the summer in the United States when dogs cannot be shipped to southern states because of the heat. Temperatures must range between 45-85 degrees at all times for Chihuahua Puppy s to be shipped, including the waiting time for shipment, flight times and arrival waiting periods to be picked up. This is for the protection of your dog’s health and well-being. Recommendations are to withhold food from your dog for several hours before flying and nothing to drink for about two hours in advance of flying. Give your dog a comfortable blanket or familiar bedding and perhaps a favorite toy. Make sure you have the crate clearly labeled with your name, address, phone number and destination information. Make sure your Chihuahua Puppy has identification labels as well.
Buses and Trains:
At the time of this writing, Chihuahua Puppy s are not allowed to travel on US buses or Amtrack trains, other than service dogs. Check your local services for updated information.
Your trip with your Chihuahua Puppy will be successful if you follow these simple principles and plan ahead.
