Wooden cat boxes and dog boxes

What size should my pet box be? This, and many more questions about sending a pet on an aeroplane.

What size dog containers and cat boxes do you make?

Should my box be fumigated or treated before I send my pet overseas?

How much do the airlines charge to send a dog overseas?

Do the airlines charge by volumetric weight or by actual weight?

Do you make custom sized pet containers?

Can two dogs travel in the same container?

Who can send my pet overseas?

What is the quarantine time for a dog or cat when send them to USA, or UK, or any other place?

How can I reduce the stress that my pet will go through when flying?

Are there any herbal remedies or essential oils that will help my pet when they travel?

What inoculations will my pet need when they travel by plane?

Who will give my pet food and water on a long overseas flight?

Is it cold in the hull of an aeroplane?

Who can organise all of the animal travel details for me to send my pet overseas?

How much extra does it cost to fumigate an animal container?

Can I use a plastic pet container instead of a wooden box when my pet travels?

Can a dog and a cat go inside the same pet box?

Do you make boxes for lizards and reptiles – snakes etc.?

What happens if my documentation is wrong when the animal arrives overseas?

If anyone has answers to these questions – or information they can share with other pet owners please leave us a comment or reply. We are box makers, so we do not have the knowledge to answer many of these questions – and when it comes to pet travel you want correct information.

STANDARD PET BOX SIZES

PET Boxes    IATA Complient

Standard wooden box sizes for pets travelling on a plane – locally or overseas. We are based in Gauteng. Treated boxes are for overseas travel, and untreated for local travel. Our boxes conform to all IATA regulations. Please note that if you order the wrong size on an untreated box and wish to exchange it there will be a R120 handling fee. On a treated box there will be a R280 handling fee.

When animals are transported by air by road they are transported in a wooden pet box. When moving other animals like baby chickens you would use plastic chicken crates or cardboard chick crates. Larger livestock are contained in cages or very large crates. Dog boxes and cat boxes made from wood are relatively inexpensive and can be made up for any size pet – bird boxes are also custom made for moving birds overseas.

Wooden Crates and Wooden Boxes

Wooden Boxes and Wooden Crates are made in South Africa for many uses. These include cat transport boxes and dog transport boxes. In our range we make up boxes to move all birds from a budie box to a parrot box. Tea chests and toy boxes are also made from wood – custom made wine boxes are always popular. Made from laminated wood, these wooden boxes are strong and durable – If you need to move a special item overseas it is a good idea to have a custom size wooden box made for the item – this will ensure that the item does not rattle around the box. Wooden chests keep your precious items safe – and the sturdy construction means it will last through most conditions. Tool chest made from wood are beter than steel – they are easier on your tools and a lot quieter.