International Pet Shipping
Crate Size
The airlines follow IATA container requirements based on species and size of animal, which can be found at IATA.org. Please note that if you are shipping a snub-nosed breed, IATA has additional requirements to allow extra space in the container. Many of the hard-plastic crates that are sold online and at your local pet store will meet the requirements of IATA as long as they are of the correct size for your pet, have proper ventilation, solid bottoms, are strong and stable, and do not have plastic clamps holding the crate together. The guidelines are very specific and are not all listed here, so take your time making sure you purchase the correct crate for your pet.
All pets must travel in crates that fully meet IATA regulations.
Your crate length must be a minimum of the length of your pet (L) plus half of the length of the leg up to the elbow joint (E). The height of the crate must be taller than your pet, ideally with 2-3 inches of space above the head. Note that if you are shipping a snub-nosed breed, the crate must be at least 10% larger than otherwise regulated. This typically results in snub nose breeds needing one crate size larger than anticipated using the standard regulations.
Learn more about crate requirements here.
Watch: How to measure a dog for a crate (length, height, elbow) with Feathers & Fur Express!
Watch: How to measure a dog for a crate (length, height, elbow) with Feathers & Fur Express!
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