Comments on: Air Travel Rules: Flying With Pets

By: The Dark Angel

The Dark Angel — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:51:59 +0000

depends on customs and what air line you use plus the customs at the country you are flying to. If its just a trip and you will be flying back I would just reccommend to get someone to look after your rabbit cause you could get to your destination and it could be a diff story than you were told and you could get your rabbit taken away by customs or the airport. I would be very careful.
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By: Marie1022

Marie1022 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:49:59 +0000

You should be able to take him/her they need to make arrangments with your airport it may be costley but its worth it.
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By: Kate M

Kate M — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:47:59 +0000

You need to check with the government of Nigeria, your country and the airline. You might be able to bring the rabbit to Nigeria, but not back easily. Pets are usually restricted for in cabin travel on international flights, and rabbits are rarely allowed in cabin anyway.
Flying and travel is very stressful for rabbits. The pressure change, noise and unfamiliar surroundings can cause the rabbit to get sick or even die. Getting the equipment you need (cage, food etc) there can be hard and shipping will be very expensive. I highly doubt there are any vets there who know how to properly treat a rabbit in case something does happen.

It will be easier on your rabbit to higher a pet sitter. The rabbit will be in her own home and someone will come feed her, play with her and clean up every day. Some people will let you bring her to their home so she can get more care.

If you were planing on moving to Nigeria, it would make more sense to bring the rabbit, but just a vacation is not a good reason to risk your rabbits life.
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By: Hypnotic Hannah

Hypnotic Hannah — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:45:59 +0000

First of all, thank you for asking this question, it gave me a tickle. To the man with herpes, grow up. Second, I think you should board the bunny at home and hire a pet sitter to feed/water it every other day, should cost no more than $20 a visit. Good luck!
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By: Naomi

Naomi — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:43:59 +0000

Well too be honest you may not be allowed to take him/her. When my friend moved to australia she wasnt allowed to take her two pet bunnys. So i wud reccomend you ask a travel agent about it or when you book your flight you will need to find out more. I am no expert, I am 13, I have a rabbit and wud know how you feel about leaving your bunny in the care of someone else. I wouldn’t want it to happen so I do hope you solve this isssue and that you have a good travel to Lagos when you go
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By: BYBS sell deformed puppies

BYBS sell deformed puppies — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:41:59 +0000

You will have to check with customs of Nigera as far as importing pets..
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/NG-Nigeria-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

you will also have to check with customs of your own country regarding importing pets back into the country.

And you will also have to check with the airline.. pets are not typically allowed in-cabin for international flights.
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By: Edwina C

Edwina C — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:39:20 +0000

What are the rules for flying internationally with my pet rabbit?
I will be traveling to Lagos, Nigeria in 2010. I will be over there at least one month. I did not want to leave my bunny baby with a sitter or board her for that length of time. I wanted to know what the rules are for international travel with a pet rabbit and if she will be allowed to ride with me in the cabin? Thank you in advance for your help.