Is air travel safe for dogs?
On One Hand: Air Travel for Dogs Is Generally SafeMany dog breeders, as well as the Air Transport Association of America, say that flying with dogs isn’t high-risk when owners take steps to ensure the safety and comfort of dogs while in transit. If possible, fly your pooch with you in the main cabin of the aircraft. If your dog must fly in the cargo section, choose a non-stop flight, provide a large kennel so that the dog has room to move around, have your dog checked by a veterinarian at least a week before the flight and avoid flying when the weather is extremely hot or cold.On the Other: Air Travel for Dogs Presents Some RisksAccording to animal welfare groups and some veterinarians, dogs traveling in the cargo section of the plane can experience such problems as overheating, freezing, suffocating or self-injury due to frenzied attempts to escape from their crates. U.S. Department of Transportation statistics showed that between May 2005 and March 2007, 30 pets were injured, 17 were
