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Originally Posted by PrincessPoo612  Happy Holidays, All!!
I am going to celebrate New Years with my family in the Bahamas and I am taking my #1 road-puppy, Yumi, with me. Who knew it would be so expensive. I first have to pay the airline $80 each way, and also get a Veterinarian Health Certificate. The vet is telling me that the visit is $50 and the certificate is another $52 since it's international travel.
I am wondering if this is my best option, considering Yunmi just saw the vet a few months ago. Nothing has changed, so I don't understand why a whole new appt and check has to be done.
Does anyone have experience traveling?
I also want to know what to get for her to ease her trip and make her as comfortable as possible. Luckily we have direct flights lasting no more than 2.5hours. Your advise is welcomed...as always  |
I just flew from Iowa to Florida & had to get the health certificate, not because the airline might require it, but the state. Everyone I have talked to has said they have never been asked for it - but who wants to be caught without it! I had to pay for the vet visit & $10 for the health certificate for each dog. No one asked on the flight down, including we missed our connection in Memphis & had to fly out the next day instead, which of course involved going thru security again! (But the yorkies were dressed as Santa & Mrs. Claus so everyone was wooing & awing over them)
You don't want to get caught without a health certificate they could quarantine your baby - you don't want that to happen. The reason you have to go see the vet again is that the health certificate is good for only a set number of days. And your vet has to truly know your Yumi is healthy, as he is putting his signature on the certificate. (Believe me I didn't want to do it either!)
We had no problems with the yorkies on the plane - including the 5 1/2 hr delay getting out & spending the night in a Memphis Marriott & arriving 13 hrs late. Bubba barked a bit on take off & landing especially on the connecting flight - but he has problems with his ears some times and I think the pressurization of the cabin bothered him.
Best of luck with your trip.