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Begin forwarded message: > From: Sandratomkins <[email protected]> > Date: 21 November 2012 18:23:54 GMT > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: Taken from saytext in complete darkness. > > Preparing the Guide Dog or other Assistance Dog for the flight > > • No sedation should be used > > • Ensure the dog is well groomed (bathed if necessary) to reduce coat > shedding as > dog will be in close proximity to other passengers > > • Feeding restrictions are likely to be dependent upon time and length of > flight > dog's total digestive process is dependent upon its size and is more rapid > than in man; 12- 30 hours). > > o Feed a light highly digestible small feed - at least 12 hours before the > flight. > > o Avoid salty snacks, which will increase thirst. > > • Be aware products containing meat, dog food/treats may not be allowed > into the country of destination. > > Water should not be restricted at any time, ice cubes can be offered during > flight. > > • Give the dog opportunity to relieve several times on its preferred surface > prior to > entering the secured area. Be aware that once at the airport, concrete relief > while on the lead may be the only opportunity available. Be aware of the > dog's normal relief pattern. Consult airport personnel as to where an > appropriate area is located. lf travelling on a route that involves a > layover, ask for assistance in locating an area where you can relieve your > dog. > > • Consider introducing a different relief/exercise routine for a few days > before the > journey to reduce the need of the dog requiring a relief opportunity during > the travelling time. > > During the journey > > Remove the dog's working harness. > > The safety harness should be fitted during take off and landing and at all > other times when the fasten seat belts' sign is illuminated and a member of > cabin crew has informed the passenger that the `fasten seat belts sign` is > illuminated. The dog should be secured through the loop on the back of the > harness to the normal safetylseat belt in the aircraft. This could be the > same seat belt the Guide Doo or Assistance Dog user is using or the adjacent > seat if this is vacant. A small doo weighing less than 10 kilograms may be > able to remain on the lap its owner. > > > Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
