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The Do’s and Don’ts of Pet Travel
Written by Shaun Minter, Managing Director and co-founder of Departure Pets – with lifelong experience in animal care and formal qualifications in animal handling and behaviour. Understanding Domestic Pet Travel Key Takeaways Feed your pet their last meal 6-8 hours before the flight to reduce the risk of nausea, vomiting, and crate soiling Always arrive at the freight department 2 …
What Happens to my Pet After Their Domestic Flight?
Written by Shaun Minter, Managing Director and co-founder of Departure Pets – with lifelong experience in animal care and formal qualifications in animal handling and behaviour. What should you expect when collecting your pet at the airport? Key Takeaways Pets are priority disembarked and are typically ready for collection around 30 minutes after the flight lands You must collect your …
Managing Pet Travel Anxiety – Tips for a Calmer Journey
Written by Shaun Minter, Managing Director and co-founder of Departure Pets – with lifelong experience in animal care and formal qualifications in animal handling and behaviour. Why do some pets struggle with travel – and what can you do about it? Key Takeaways Travel anxiety in pets is common and can be triggered by separation, unfamiliar environments, noise, or motion …
Is Pet Travel Safe? All you need to know about your pets domestic journey
Written by Shaun Minter, Managing Director and co-founder of Departure Pets – with lifelong experience in animal care and formal qualifications in animal handling and behaviour. How do airlines keep your pet safe during a domestic flight? Key Takeaways Travelling in the cargo hold is considered one of the safest ways to transport your pet domestically within Australia. For relocation …
The Pet Check-In Process for Domestic Pet Travel within Australia
Written by Shaun Minter, Managing Director and co-founder of Departure Pets – with lifelong experience in animal care and formal qualifications in animal handling and behaviour. What should you expect on drop-off day for your pet? Key Takeaways Check-in (lodgement) opens 2 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before – you have just a 30-minute window Drop off is …