Geordie Lass

Hi

In the month before we flew we were advised to cut our dogs meal times down to one a day.

They are not allowed to eat for 24 hours prior to the flight. They run the risk of being sick.

Your dog will be so pleased to see you I expect they will forget about their hunger for an hour or so!

happyglow

Please do, I'm sure we can sort something out if you need it.

I'm lucky my pooch is a gutbucket and will be MORE than happy sharing a cheese sandwich with me when he's hungry (which is always).

happyglow

This is interesting - the rules here (coming OUT of Canada) say that you must give them a light meal about four hours before departure IIRC. I know mine will be happier and more relaxed with something in his belly, and hopefully he will hang on to it, not being the terribly sicky type. He'll be too busy barking to throw up

The4BellsLondon

That's what I was told leaving UK too!

Geordie Lass

Seriously? wow... we were told that it was much more likely to make them get sick and they could have far more problems in the air. It's also to do with them not needing a poo in the air either.

Sounds like it's a bit like how to deal with kids. One person tells you one thing and one tells you another!

misskatpaw

Hiya,

We brought some of our spaniel's dried dog biscuits over in our hand luggage. We had about 4 days worth of food left in the original dog food bag when we arrived at the airport. I know it's not exactly a concern of the UK as you're leaving, but we were ready to chuck what we had left and it was suggested that we didn't need to. So we kept hold of it. Through all the x-rays, blah-di-blah and we were declaring bringing the dog into Canada anyway. It was just never an issue & with the whole visa activating, the emotions of emigrating and such like, we didn't give it a second thought and it didn't seem that anyone else did either.

So then I had a few days to sort out a suitable replacement food over here after landing.

Good luck,
katie

Jingle

Hi there!

I'm sure that you'll be fine packing something into your luggage.

My MIL brings over the most disgusting smelling meaty type treats from Waitrose for our dog and she has never had them confiscated in the last six years of travel.

As an aside - she also brings me tinned kidneys in gravy (yum!). Customs officer saw those and thought it was dog food ... couldn't believe that anyone would eat something like that!

Pack up some small packs of unopened kibble and a few treats and biscuits and I'm sure your dog will appreciate a taste of home once he has stopped being overjoyed to see you again

Good luck! J

Former Lancastrian

Which is fine providing you dont get examined by CBSA.
Be aware that the fines range from $500 to $1300 if you are caught with pet food that doesnt originate in Canada or the USA. So pet food from the UK could lead to a very expensive fine.
Mmmmm tough decision to make I guess.

Tangram

It's not really that tough is it .....don't bring any.

Alan2005

I dunno. Never caught in six years? If you're caught they'll just confiscate it; they aren't going fine some middle aged lady because nobody would be such an officious jobsworth.

Former Lancastrian

No its not There again people do tend to listen to their friends who will say I always do it and Ive never had a problem. There again the friend isnt stuck with paying the fine either.
In simple terms pet food from the UK is PROHIBITED. If you wish to bring it then go ahead just dont bitch when you get the CFIA AMPS Penalty if not declared.

Former Lancastrian

Wanna bet How many episodes of Border Security on Global have you watched? They were all filmed at YVR and I saw several CFIA AMPS penalties for $800 handed out.

BriSue39

Good morning Canada!
C'mon everybody, is a bit of (meaty) dog food really worth being searched and fined ?
Surely not.
If its not allowed, don't take it.

Alan2005

Fining little old ladies for not knowing you couldn't bring in dog food eh? You must go home thinking you've done a great job of protecting Canada.

Former Lancastrian

Yeah but then it takes work away from me In the big scheme of things CBSA dont have it as a high priority whereas CFIA does. Every $800 fine goes to the Govt to help pay down the debt and provide Canadians with programmes including transfer payments for health care so I say lets keep those $800 fines rolling in.