Traveling is always exciting and exciting. When going on a trip, it is always advisable to plan everything in advance, especially if you are going to take your four-legged friend with you.
Before traveling, be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules for transporting animals in a particular type of transport. As a rule, on the website of carrier companies there is always a separate section on this topic. Please note that requirements may vary significantly depending on the mode of transport.
It is also necessary to purchase a special carrier container for your pet in advance. When choosing, be guided by two main criteria - reliability and lightness. It is recommended to begin to accustom your pet to an unusual carrier in advance.
Preliminary preparation
If you have a long trip by bus or train, or a plane flight, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for transporting animals on the carrier company’s website. Once theoretical knowledge has been obtained, practical training can begin. It consists of two actions:
- first, make sure that the veterinary passport contains notes on all necessary vaccinations, including rabies. The vaccination is done no later than a year before the trip, and no earlier than a month. If the cat does not have a veterinary passport, the veterinarian will issue one.
- secondly, buy a container for transporting the animal. What it should be - read below; depending on the type of transport, the requirements may vary greatly. And in order for the cat to get used to being carried, you need to introduce him to the temporary “home” in advance. The main requirements for a container are low weight with good strength.
Only healthy animals are transported - the cat should not look sickly. Infections and parasitic infestations that are dangerous to others must be cured. And six hours before departure, do not give your pet food. At bus and train stops, cats can be taken out or taken out.
Transportation by bus
The rules for transporting cats on intercity buses are regulated by specially established rules. According to them, transporting an animal is considered as carrying hand luggage. The container must have a solid bottom, and its dimensions must not exceed the permissible ones (length, width and depth in total do not exceed 120 cm). Otherwise, you will need to pay a certain amount and receive a receipt for your hand luggage.
The carrier with the cat on the bus is held in the hands, but if the trip lasts more than a few hours, then it is advisable to buy an additional seat to place the container on it.
In addition to a solid bottom, the container must have reliable locks and strong walls, and there must be good ventilation. To ensure that a passenger carrying a cat does not cause inconvenience, the animal should not be able to get out. This way, the driver will not worry that your pet will dirty the interior.
Transporting cats by plane in Russia
The expanses of our country are truly immense, and the fastest way of transportation was and remains the plane. In a few hours, it covers enormous distances, delivering its passengers to their destination. Air transportation of cats
is the fastest and most humane way.
To prevent your pet from suffering for several days in a stuffy carriage without the right to leave the cramped carriage, it is better to organize a comfortable flight for your pet. This service has long been available to any animal owner, and cats can be transported by plane
to anywhere in the country.
In order for the animal to endure the trip calmly, 2 - 3 weeks before, you need to start accustoming it to the transport box. The day before departure, it is worth reducing the diet, and on the day of travel, give only water, then the cat will not experience nausea on board the plane.
Transportation by train
The rules for transporting pets on long-distance trains are established by Russian Railways. You need to immediately buy a ticket for a carriage where traveling with animals is allowed. Next, you pay for a receipt for hand luggage weighing up to 20 kg, where a note is made that the cat is being transported in a container. You can pay for your pet’s travel in advance or buy him a “ticket” before departure.
The container for transporting an animal on a train must be well ventilated, have strong walls and a reliable lock, and nothing should leak or spill out of the carrier. The pet will travel to its temporary “home” in a special seat provided for carry-on luggage.
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The animal must be in a carrier (sum of measurements no more than 180 cm), which is placed in the carry-on baggage area. One person can carry no more than two cats. Before buying a ticket, make sure that the animal can be carried in the selected carriage.
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Transportation by plane
You can take a cat on a flight if you pay for transportation, but if the carrier weighs more than 8 kg, then it will fly in the luggage compartment. The number of animals on board is limited, and when purchasing a ticket, immediately inform that you will not be flying alone. The airline may have internal rules regarding the transport of pets.
If the cat is flying in the cabin, then the container can be placed either on your lap or under the seat of the chair in front. The general rule is that carrying should be supervised. Passengers with animals are not allowed to sit in seats near emergency exits. You can let a cat into the salon with the permission of the staff.
Air carriers have stricter container requirements. For a small animal, a soft bag with a hard bottom is also suitable. Adult cats are transported in a durable metal, wooden or plastic ventilated container (not homemade) with maximum dimensions of 25x35x45 cm. Strong locks and handles are required.
If a carrier with a cat is checked in as luggage, then at the check-in counter you will need to weigh it, provide the receptionist with information about the animal, as well as your contact information. The compartment where the pet will fly will be heated, and if desired, you can go there during the flight.
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Transportation by train
Many people prefer to get to their dachas by commuter trains. Animals must be transported there in special bags, cages or boxes (depending on the type of pet), which are left in the carry-on luggage areas. Containers for transportation should not be more than 180 centimeters in length, height and width.
However, miniature animals can be transported on trains without boxes or muzzles; a leash and constant supervision are sufficient. Dogs of large breeds can thus only ride in the vestibule, where the owner must be with them. Only two large dogs are allowed in one carriage.
It is important to remember that it is prohibited to transport animals on the train that may threaten the life and health of passengers.
In ground transport, animals are allowed to be carried free of charge if their cage, in the sum of three dimensions, does not exceed the size of hand luggage - 120 centimeters.
Ticket for a parrot
If you are traveling out of town with your pet, you need to remember that he will also need a travel card. This does not depend on the type and size of the animal; even a parrot needs its own ticket, the price of which is equal to 25 percent of the cost of a full passenger ticket. Exceptions are made only for guide dogs. They travel for free, at the feet of their owner.
A reserved seat or a coupe?
Since 2015, pets have been allowed to be transported in second-class and seated carriages of long-distance trains within the country. Previously, only passengers in individual compartments could do this. It is prohibited to take pets into SV and luxury carriages.
It is allowed to transport dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, turtles and fish in special containers. You cannot take large predators, reptiles or dangerous insects with you. Restrictions do not apply to guide dogs.
If you are traveling abroad by train, you must have your pet’s veterinary passport with vaccination stamps.
Tolls depend on the length of the route. The minimum tariff is 258.5 rubles. For transporting animals over a distance of up to 1,000 kilometers, you will have to pay 477 rubles, and up to 5,000 kilometers - 1,359.5 rubles. You can bring your pet in the compartment for free.
Yes to ferrets, no to pugs
There are more nuances when transporting animals by plane, and usually it all depends on the chosen airline. The vast majority of carriers only allow dogs, cats and birds on board. Aeroflot, however, allows you to travel with ferrets, but will not allow you to travel with a pug, Pekingese and other brachycephalic breeds of dogs (they are believed to be especially sensitive to temperature changes and stress).
You can transport pets on an airplane either in the cabin or in the luggage compartment. According to the rules, the weight of the container together with the animal should not exceed eight kilograms, while the sum of its three dimensions cannot exceed 115 centimeters (so it can be placed under the seat without any problems). The bottom of the carrier must be rigid and waterproof. Large pets usually travel in the luggage compartment.
Only guide dogs are carried free on airplanes. They always remain with the owner (provided that the animal is muzzled and tied at the passenger’s feet). Travel for other pets is paid as non-standard baggage. Specific prices depend on the route and airline policies.
To travel abroad with your pet, you need to prepare certain documents. You can find out about them at the embassy or consulate of the country you are traveling to.
If you are going to fly abroad, you will need an international veterinary passport, which must contain a note about two rabies vaccinations with a break between them of no more than 12 months. The last vaccination must be given at least two weeks before departure. There should also be a mark indicating the absence of fleas, worms and other parasites. While still in Russia, you must undergo veterinary control at the border checkpoints that operate at all airports.
By the way, from January 9, 2021, the transportation of dogs and cats through Russia by air and rail transport is allowed without veterinary accompanying documents. True, this only applies to traveling around the country for personal purposes. If an animal is transported due to a change of owner or for participation in an exhibition, a veterinary certificate must be issued.
Rules for transporting animals may vary from company to company. Please check directly with the carrier for current information.
Beware of ticks
There is one more detail that is worth remembering when going on vacation with your pet. In addition to the mandatory annual vaccination, you need to take care of protection against ticks. These insects are especially active from April to the end of July. Some of them are carriers of tick-borne borreliosis and piroplasmosis, which can lead to the death of the animal.
There are several ways to protect your four-legged friend from ticks. For example, give a special tablet or apply drops to the withers.
If the parasite has already penetrated the animal’s skin, you should contact a veterinarian. If this is not possible, then you need to remove the tick using gentle rotational movements. Alternatively, you can tie a thread under its belly and slowly rotate it to pull it out.
Travel to another country
If you have to go to another country, then the preparation will be more serious. First, check to see if entry to four-legged animals is prohibited. Also, individual countries set their own import rules.
Things are more serious with the cat's documents. To get everything done, go to the veterinarian 3-4 months in advance and get all the necessary vaccinations, specifying which ones are needed for a visit to a specific country. In addition to a completed veterinary passport (in English and with a color photo), to leave the country you will also need a veterinary certificate in Form No. 1 with a stamp. It is registered with the state veterinarian. When crossing the border, the certificate is changed to an entry permit.
Before traveling, the animal must be microchipped. A chip with a number will be implanted under the cat’s skin - this will make it easier to find the owner if the pet gets lost. The chip is valid for 25 years, and the owner receives a corresponding certificate.
