Age Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old and must have been weaned before traveling by air.
Kennels.Kennels must meet minimum standards for size, strength, sanitation,and ventilation.
Sizeand Strength: Kennels must be enclosed and allow room for the animal to stand, sit, and lie in a natural position. They must be easy to open, strong enough to withstand the normal rigors of transportation,and free of objects that could injure the animal.
Sanitation: Kennels must have a solid, leak proof floor that is covered with litter or absorbent lining. Wire or other ventilated subfloors aregenerally allowed; pegboard flooring is prohibited. These requirementsprovide the maximum cleanliness for the animal in travel.
Ventilation: Kennels must be well ventilated with openings that make up at least14 percent of the total wall space. At least one-third of the openingsmust be located in the top half of the kennel. Kennels also musthave rims to prevent ventilation openings from being blocked byother cargo. These rims Üusually placed on the sides of the kennelÜmust provide at least three-quarters of an inch clearance.
Gripsand Markings: Kennels must have grips or handles for liftingto prevent cargo personnel from having to place their fingers insidethe kennel and risk being bitten. Kennels also must be marked 3 live animals 2 or 3 wild animals 2 on the top and one side with directional arrows indicating proper position of the kennel. Lettering mustbe at least 1 inch high.
Animalsper Kennel: Each species must have its own kennel with the exceptionof compatible cats and dogs of similar size. Maximum numbers include 2 puppies or kittens under 6 months old and 20 pounds each and ofsimilar size, 15 guinea pigs or rabbits, and 50 hamsters. Airlinesmay have more restrictive requirements, such as allowing only oneadult animal per kennel. Be sure to check with the airline you areusing.