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Guidance for
Calculating Properly Sized Pet Airline Shipping Containers
The size of the
container (crate, kennel, carrier) must be such that it will allow
the pet to stand in a natural position, turn around easily and to
lie down in a natural manner at all times.
The images above gives
measuring directions and a guideline for calculating the correct
size airline shipping container for your pet/s. They relate to a pet standing in a natural
position.
Pet Measurement:
- =
length of the pet from tip of nose to root of tail.
- =
height from ground to top of leg or elbow joint
- =
width across right & left shoulders
- =
height of the pet in natural standing position from ground to the top of the head or the tip of the
ear,
whichever is greatest.
Minimum Container
Dimensions are:
Length = A+1/2
of B
Width
= C x 2 (1 pet) or C x 3 (2 pets)
Height
= D
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NEW -----USDA & IATA Airline
Kennel Guidelines----NEW
Kennels must:
- Be constructed of wood, metal, plastic or a similar material.
- Be leak-proof, escape-proof and the door must fasten securely.
- Kennel door must be constructed of welded or cast metal. Plastic
doors or top-opening doors are not allowed.
- Be large enough for the animal to stand, sit and lie comfortably,
and in a natural manner.
- Be outfitted with separate food and watering dishes (divided cups
are acceptable) securely attached inside the kennel so that if
necessary, the animal can be fed and watered without opening the
kennel.
- Be clean, with no offensive odors and contain absorbent material.
- The use of straw, hay or wood shavings is prohibited.
- Be free of wheels. If the kennel has wheels they should be removed
or taped to prevent the kennel from rolling.
- Be adequately ventilated. The total ventilated areas must be a
minimum of 16 percent of the total surface area, including the door
and three remaining sides. SEE IMAGE BELOW for details
on how to modify older style kennels for air travel.
- Not be collapsible or foldable.
- The shipper is required to secure rigid plastic kennels with
releasable cable ties attached to all four corners of the door when
possible. Cable ties must be hand removable without the use of tools.
- Be marked with the words "live animal" in green on the top
and one or more sides, in letters at least 1 inch high.
- Have attached labels with the shipper and consignee's name, street
address and phone number.
- Have attached labels with food and watering instructions, the last
time the animal was offered food and water, along with a supply of
packaged food (in clear bag only) attached to the outside of the
container or attach written instructions from an accredited
veterinarian to not feed or water the animal. The animal must have
been offered food or water within four hours before drop off at Cargo.
- Be marked with "this end up" or directional arrows on at
least 2 sides.
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