Info On Dogs Travelling On A Plane
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Sep 19, 2015 
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While we celebrate the compassionate act of the pilot of Air Canada who made a diversion (which caused an extra $10,000 in fuel consumption) to save Simba’s life (Simba is a bulldog who was travelling in the cargo hold), there are some tips in this article which may be useful if your dog needs to travel on a plane with you.
http://www.care2.com/causes/air-canada-pilot-diverts-transatlantic-flight-to-save-dogs-life.html
Did you know the following:
But why was Simba flying in the cargo area in the first place? None of the news reports have yet answered this question.
According to Air Canada’s pet policy, as of July 2015, short-snouted (“brachycephalic”) dogs, including all breeds of bulldogs, are not allowed in the cargo hold.
“Snub-nosed pets may travel in the cabin with passengers to destinations where this is permitted,” the policy states.
Most other airlines also do not allow short-snouted dogs, including bulldogs, boxers, pugs and other breeds, in cargo holds. In 2010 the U.S. Department of Transportation reported that these breeds accounted for half the dog deaths on airlines. Why? Their small nostrils and narrow windpipes cause them to have breathing and overheating issues, and the stress of flying just compounds these problems.
And here are some tips:
No matter what breed of dog you have, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recommends that you do not transport him by plane unless “absolutely necessary.”
If you can’t get to your destination by car or leave your dog with a pet sitter or boarding facility, the HSUS advises having your dog travel in the plane’s cabin rather than the cargo hold.
Unfortunately, most airlines have size restrictions for dogs allowed in the cabin. If you have a larger dog that must travel in the cargo hold, here are some important safety tips from the HSUS and the American Veterinary Medical Association:
Make sure your dog is healthy and at a normal weight. Have your veterinarian examine him and give you a health certificate at least 10 days before your flight.Get your dog used to his crate at least a month before the flight to lessen his stress.Take the same flight as your dog, and ask if you can watch as he is loaded and unloaded from the cargo hold.Take direct flights. Avoid layovers so your dog isn’t kept in the cargo hold or on the tarmac in uncomfortable temperatures.Don’t give your dog a tranquilizer before the flight since it can worsen his breathing problems.Let the captain and at least one flight attendant know that your dog is in the cargo hold.
Again, as the HSUS states, the safest airline travel tip is simply to not bring your dog on a plane.
Source: http://myanimalcare.org/2015/09/19/iinfo-on-dogs-travelling-..
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