GVC global pet relocation advice

Purchase crates well in advance so that your pets can get used to their crate at home, in a safe environment, prior to travel.
Take care to ensure that your crate is the right size for your pet – that they can sit upright, lie down and turn around freely.
Research the best travel times for your ‘snub-nosed pet’, as airlines have a summer embargo, usually from the end of April to the beginning of October.
Value your pet’s comfort during travel by providing a small towel/T-shirt with familiar home smells on it.
Ensure that your crate is lined with an absorbent pad to absorb any ‘accidents’ during travel.
Leads for dogs should be attached to the crate in a clear plastic bag.
Care should be taken to label crates with shipper/consignee details (and phone contacts) as well as copies of travel documents, so they are independent travellers.
Reach for your freezer to make an ice water container on the eve of travel to avoid spillages during transit to the airport.
Always secure the doors of the crate with cable ties after the final security check at the airport for added security of your pet during transit.
15 minutes prior to departure, spray Feliway (cats) or Adaptil (dogs) pheromone spray in your pet’s crate so they feel comforted during travel.
Enquire with us about prescribing anti-anxiety products such as Zylkene within 10 days of travel to ease anxiety during their journey.

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