Dog Boxes

Wooden boxes, or wooden crates to transport wild animals such as cheetahs need to be custom built. Any cat or dangerous animal needs a special wooden crate. The insides of the crate need to be clad with steel to stop the animals scratching the inside of the wooden box. The crate also needs to be reinforced with strong beams – the mesh should be a double layer so that the claws of the animal cannot reach outside the animal crate. The wooden transport crate will need to follow the IATA regulations pertaining to pet transport boxes and pet travel regulations. The wooden crate for wild animals will also need to have beams under the crate to enable a fork lift to carry the box.

The livestock crate will need to be fumigated, or treated, if the animals are to be flown overseas – or anywhere else in Africa. A certificate issued by a pest control company will need to be issued with the relevant details such as the destination and flight details shown on the wooden crate certificate. Smaller animals – wild animal crats for serval & caracaldo not need to be lined with steel. A sliding tray at the bottom of the crate to clear out litter is essential if the wild animal, such as a cheetah is going on a very long flight. As with standard IATA regulations for pet transport boxes, you will need a water bowl and doors that can be locked.

Dog Travel Boxes

Dog transport box

Dog boxes for transporting dogs and other pets are made from laminated wood. The box should be made specifically for the size of your pet – too big and you pay more for transport – too small and you will give your travelling dog an uncomfortable flight. The pet transport box should have a secure lockable door and a water bowl for the flight or transport period. Many countries have rules against wood – so your dog travel box will have to be treated to allow it in to foreign countries. You will need to take the measurements of your dog and have a custom made dog transport box made. A good animal travel company will be able to help you with your requirements to ship you dog overseas.