Can you ship a puppy in cargo?

Your pet will need to be old enough and in good health to fly in cargo. Cats and dogs, for example, must be at least 8 weeks. All airlines require a valid health certificate issued within 30 days of flying in cargo. The cost of health certificates can vary.



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FedEx doesn't transport pets, although they do transport live animals from business to business. The same goes for UPS, Amazon, and the United States Postal Service. So, what are your options? You'll need to find pet transport companies.

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According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

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Because flying in cargo can be stressful for your pup and could aggravate underlying health conditions, having a recent exam prior to flying protects both your pet and the airline from dealing with health emergencies.

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On most international airlines, pets travel in their own individual cages/crates within the cargo hold which is pressurised and heated to 'normal' room temperature similar to the passenger cabin. The ambient temperature outside an aircraft at 35,000 feet is -59 degrees celsius, animals couldn't survive that.

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USDA regulations require that dogs be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned before traveling. No more than two live puppies 8 weeks to 6 months of age, that are of comparable size, and weighing 20 pounds (9 Kg) or less, may be transported in the same kennel.

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