Worldwide Dogs - FAQs - Frequently asked questions

Do the airlines know the importance and the treatment that the animals should receive when they are transported?

Exactly! The airlines have a wide experience in the transport of animals around the world. In fact, a great number of animals are shipped per day in Buenos Aires towards different destinations and they arrive in perfect health condition. The transport of animals is one of the most important services that an airline provides. Its personnel is qualified for the handling of animals and even some airlines count with a Help Desk targeted to reply queries about the transport of animals of any type and species.

Can I sedate my pet before the shipping?

Worldwide Dogs, as all the airlines, will not accept sedated animals. Veterinarians have proved changes in the blood pressure and heart rhythm when the animals are sedated, that might put at risk the life of your pet during the trip.

At what time should I take my pet to the airport?

Given the sanitary, customs and safety controls that have been stated at present, it is recommendable to have your pet ready at the airport several hours before the departure schedule. The exact schedule will depend on each coordination in particular, we advise you to look it up with your closest Worldwide Dogs office.

Where on the plane do the pets travel?

The animals in their kennels will be fitted in, fastened and secured in one of the divisions of the cargo section. In this compartment, the animals will travel in a pressurized environment and with the same temperature that you have in the cabin.

The environment temperature might condition the trip?

Absolutely, there are airlines that have restrictions for the transport of animals when there are high and low temperatures, this can cause the shipping cancellation. This information is verified by the personnel of Worldwide Dogs on the shipping day, depending on the airline that will be used. Generally, there are no transport restrictions between 7°C and 29°C.

Isn't it too long a trip with stopovers?

The airlines that accept a booking with stopovers ensure themselves that land personnel complete the food bowls and drinking troughs of your pet on each stopover. Even, some airlines offer medical checkup services as well as cleaning of the kennels and walks for the animals while they wait for their connection.