Things You Need To Know About Relocating Your Pets

Relocation of pets

If you are returning home to the USA after living in Singapore, you will need to arrange transport for your dog and you should make contact with your international pet movers, as they will help you arrange for the pet export trip to your home state. This is specialized work, and it is better to put it in the hands of the experts, and dog carriers, who use dog calming chews and other methods to help your dog to relax in transit. So he/she will be in the best hands and you will be reunited following the flight home.

How to Choose the Right Pet Movers Company

Pet Movers Company

Paying for pet relocation service from an experienced pet mover company like Shiloh Animal Express Pet Relocation will ensure that your pet’s comfort, safety, and welfare are a priority allowing peace of mind. If your family is going to LA it is a 16-hour flight so it is important to know that your dog is comfortable and not too stressed by the journey. The trip can be organized at quite short notice. and animal logistics are becoming quite common for dog carriers.

What To Expect Before The Move & After Relocation

Before the move, the team will want to find out all about your pet, including his medical history.
The dog carrier chosen is a special crate and must be an appropriate size for your dog.
The crate has a special ‘stay dry’ fleece mat in it.
The crate is delivered to your house, so the dog can sniff it and get used to it prior to relocation.
Your pet will be booked on the most direct flight to his destination.
A door-to-door service can be arranged.
The itinerary can be personalized if you wish for a stop along the way.
If you are traveling to Australia the law requires a minimum 10-day quarantine in Melbourne or Sydney, as there is no rabies present in Australian animals. The airline does their best to arrange quarantine nearest your city of origin.

Veterinary Consultation

A vet will consult with you and can provide your dog with all the correct treatments required to enter the USA.
Often the Vet will do a home visit to check your pet out before the trip, depending on location, as a very old dog might need to be sedated to avoid stress, prior to the trip.
The documentation required will then be filled in by the company and signed by you, your dog passport to travel.
In the transit lounge at the airport, your dog will be given a final health check prior to departure.

What to Prepare Before Moving Your Dog

Traveling with your dog using a dog carrier

The pet handlers will check the size of the crate you have ordered.
In many cases, they will visit you at home to ensure the dog is ready to fly.
Once you are at the airport the handler will take the dog for a final walk prior to boarding the flight and will give him a drink of water.
They will text you about the progress of the flight, as they know that you will be anxious about your dog’s care.

Once your Dog is in the Transit Lounge

Your dog will be given a calming chew supplement.
Most flights have a dog on board, and the flight crew is made aware of this.
They are placed in a dimly lit compartment, away from the people with the temperature set at 18 degrees Celsius.
They will be able to see other dog crates, but don’t have a window, the crate has a wire front where they lookout.

pets in crates during the plane travel

Dogs are usually on one side and cats on another side, as it may be stressful to put them together.
Their travel crate is often roomier than our cramped little seats, so they are well oxygenated and comfortable.
If your dog is traveling home to Australia, he will go straight to quarantine for the next 10 days, and you won’t see him during that time. This is done to manage biosecurity risks and all animals go into quarantine.

Keeping Your Dog Calm for the Flight

If your dog is highly anxious it is a good idea to make an appointment with your veterinarian to make a travel plan for your dog so that he is not stressed during the flight. Sometimes a Thundershirt may be recommended, this is a garment that wraps around the dog and reduces their anxiety by swaddling them like a baby. This technique has been proven to work during storms, and jet engines will sound a bit like a storm to your dog.

Don’t feed him too much 24-48 hours before flying as some dogs suffer from motion sickness, so you want to limit intake of food and moderate water as well. Don’t give your dog any drugs unless they have been prescribed by the vet, as they could be injurious to his health. The vet may decide to prescribe a mild tranquilizer for the flight, and in that case, the dog might sleep through the flight which would be a good outcome.

Another strategy used is a calming collar, and in some countries, the pet may travel in the cabin with you in a zip carrier, and this is usually a good option. But if you were leaving Singapore he would definitely be in a crate in the cabin.

If your dog is still a puppy use a white noise machine in the dog crate, this makes noises that mimic being in the womb and is calming for both babies and dogs. Before you do this get permission from the dog handler at the airport to include the white noise.

Conclusion

Once you have put all of these strategies in place, your beloved dog will have the perfect flight. Most pet import Singapore companies work with similar best practice guidelines and want your dog to have a good experience. The dog carrier is not stressful as they can see what is around them. The dog calming chew will be in the dog carrier with him, making the trip more pleasant and everyone wants the best pet export experience.