Flying with a small dog

[skygirlpc 0]

So I have a 4lb Min-pin puppy and I am supposed to be flying out to Dallas next month. I have heard that you are allowed to bring them as carry-on. I was just looking for any help in planning this. She is my first pet and I don't ever fly commercially so the whole thing is totally new to me. Thanks for the help!

"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller

[Icon134 0]

I don't think my dog was ever 4lbs... so although I wish I could help... I can't... good luck though.

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[skydivegirl 0]

Call the airline and make sure you can bring him. Airlines usually have a limit to the number of animals allowed in the cabin. When I flew with my dog a few years ago, Delta allowed only 2 pets so I had to reserve my dog's slot (I also had to pay $45). Some airlines won't allow pets though so definitely call to be sure.

Pink Mafia Sis #26

[yardhippie 0]

What she said, and you'll need to add time to your check in, and security delays also.

oh, and hope that the climb/decent doesnt affect its ears and it starts whining/barking. Others will mostly want to strangle you for that.
Good luck.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[skygirlpc 0]

Thank you! Yeah, I will talk to the airline and I have already talked to my vet and was told that she (my vet) may give us some doggy valium to help keep my puppy calm.

Thanks, this is all a huge help!

"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller

[skydivegirl 0]

My experience was that my dog was calm and quiet once we were in the air. Waiting around for boarding was a another story. She thought there was way too much action going on around her and that I was being so mean not to let her out of her crate.

Good luck!

Pink Mafia Sis #26