Packing your pets for air-time travel

• Make sure your pet is fit to fly. Have a veterinarian examine your pet and give a clean bill of health before the flight. Most airlines require health certificates. You may also have to bring along vaccination records.

• If you have a snub-nosed dog or cat, like a pug or Persian, check with your vet to make sure they can fly. Some of these types of animals have breathing troubles that could be complicated at high altitudes.

• Consider microchipping your pet.

• Try to choose a less hectic time to travel to avoid stress on your animal.

• Choose a nonstop flight whenever possible.