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Flying with pets on WestJet
Every rule below is WestJet's own policy, quoted word for word from its website. It applies only to WestJet flights. Government entry rules for your destination still apply separately.
Last reviewed 2026-10-14.
How pets can travel
Applies only to WestJetTravelling options
Travelling options for pets: In the cabin (carry-on) Checked animals Pets as cargo
Which species each option accepts is listed separately on WestJet's pet page.
Minimum age
Applies only to WestJetWestJet does not accept pets younger than eight weeks
Pets that are younger than eight weeks old will not be accepted for transport.
On WestJet's pet page, "pets" means every species WestJet accepts, not only cats and dogs. This is WestJet's own rule, not a minimum age for cats or dogs set by any government.