Flying with Dogs & Cats Essentials Kit ✈️🐾

Whether you're preparing for an international cargo flight or travelling with your pet in the cabin, the Pet Connection Flying with Dogs & Cats Essentials Kit contains the practical extras that experienced pet owners often wish they had packed.

Designed to complement (not replace) your airline-approved pet carrier, this convenient travel kit helps you prepare for unexpected delays, airline requirements and arrival at your destination.

Ideal for dogs and cats travelling by air with airlines including Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, IAG Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo and many other airlines using IATA Live Animals Regulations.

Everything Included

Each kit contains:

• 2 × Live Animal stickers – ideal for clearly identifying your pet's carrier.
• 2 × Keep Upright arrow stickers – helps indicate the correct crate orientation.
• 2 × Pet Information stickers – write your pet's name, flight details, emergency contacts and temperament.
• 4 × Heavy-duty cable ties – for securing the crate door before transport where required by the airline.
• 1 × Clip-on airline crate bowl – provides an additional bowl so food and water can be offered separately. Many airline crates are supplied with only one bowl.
• 1 × Lightweight emergency slip lead – ideal for safely moving your pet when collecting them after the flight. Designed for occasional emergency/travel use rather than everyday walking.
• 1 × Small pair of scissors – for cutting the cable ties when you arrive.
• 1 × 2.5 litre zip-lock storage bag – keeps all kit contents together before departure.
• 1 × 0.95 litre (1 Quart) zip-lock food bag – perfect for carrying a portion of food in case of flight delays.
• 4 × Double-sided sticky pads – attach the food bag or paperwork securely to the outside of the crate if required.
• 1 × 500ml screw-top water bottle – useful if your pet requires fresh water during the journey or after arrival.

Why Choose This Kit?

Flying with pets involves far more preparation than simply purchasing an airline crate.

This kit brings together many of the small but important accessories that are frequently needed before departure, during airline check-in and after landing.

Benefits include:

• Helps keep travel accessories organised.
• Makes it easy to label your pet's crate.
• Provides an additional feeding bowl.
• Includes emergency handling equipment.
• Useful for cargo and many in-cabin journeys.
• Compact enough to keep with your travel paperwork.

Suitable For

• Dogs
• Cats
• Cargo travel
• In-cabin travel (where individual items are permitted)
• International pet relocation
• Domestic flights
• Veterinary referrals
• Breeders
• Rescue organisations
• Pet transport companies

Important Information

• Always check the specific requirements of your airline before travelling.
• Airline regulations may differ between carriers and destinations.
• The included slip lead is intended for emergency or occasional travel use only. It is lightweight and not designed as a permanent lead. Owners of large, powerful or strong-pulling dogs may prefer to use a heavier-duty lead after collection.
• Scissors must be packed in checked baggage where required by airline security regulations. They are intended for use after arrival to remove the cable ties securing the crate door.
• This kit is designed to complement an airline-approved pet carrier and does not replace any airline or veterinary requirements.

Shipping

We dispatch orders quickly from our warehouse in the North of Ireland, with fast delivery available throughout the UK and Ireland.

For full delivery options, shipping times and pricing, please see our Shipping Information page:

https://www.petconnection.ie/pages/shipping-option

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this kit include an airline travel crate?

No. This kit contains useful travel accessories only. A suitable airline-approved carrier must be purchased separately.

Is it suitable for cargo flights?

Yes. It has been designed primarily with cargo travel in mind but many of the contents are equally useful for pets travelling in the aircraft cabin.

Why are two bowls recommended?

Many airline carriers include only one clip-on bowl. Having separate bowls for food and water is recommended under the IATA Live Animals Regulations and is particularly useful if delays occur.

Why are cable ties included?

Many airlines ask owners to secure the crate door using cable ties after the final security inspection. This reduces the chance of the door opening accidentally during transport.

Why are scissors included?

Once your pet arrives, the cable ties need to be removed before opening the crate. The compact scissors are included specifically for this purpose.

Can I write on the stickers?

Yes. The pet information stickers are designed so you can write your pet's details, owner information and emergency contacts using a permanent marker.

Is the slip lead suitable for everyday walks?

No. It is a lightweight emergency travel lead intended for safely moving your pet immediately before or after a flight. Owners of larger or stronger dogs should use a more substantial lead for regular use.

Can I reuse the stickers?

The stickers are intended for single use.

What size is the food bag?

The food bag holds approximately 0.95 litres (1 US quart), making it ideal for carrying a meal in case your pet's journey is delayed.

Is the water bottle empty?

The kit includes a 500ml screw-top bottle of water, ready to use during your journey if required.

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