2007-01-23 05:25:57 · 12 answers · asked by juicyfruitishandsome 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No. Dogs are shipped via air everyday. Just call airline ahead for info on their live animal shipping policies.
2007-01-23 05:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by woooh! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't bad. Here are some tips:
If at all possible, fly your dog with you in the cabin. Nearly all airlines accept smaller dogs (less than 20 lbs.) in an airline approved bag. Has to be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. Airline will charge $50-100 for each flight, and book well in advance as ther are limits to the number of dogs allowed.
If you have to fly them in the hold (not in-cabin): You must have an airline-approved crate. Use zip ties on the door to insure it can't be opened accidentally by the ground crew. Airlines will not accept animals for travel at certain times of the year in some locations as there are minimum and maximum temperature requirements. Dogs should be offered food and water prior to travel.
Take a "red eye" flight. Often less crowded and less activity, and the dogs seem to relax more.
Make sure your dog is used to the crate or travel bag in advance. My dogs love their travel bags--they associate them with going places, and will get in them when they see them.
Nearly all airline websites list their requirements for pet travel and there are pet-specific sites that offer additional information.
And, talk to your vet. If you are doing interstate travel, you will need a health certificate issued, usually within a week-10 days prior to travel.
2007-01-23 06:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Debbi K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is cause here is my story . My mom and i were flying and we took our dogs with us . I had a chi at the time and my mom had a husky . We put them is seperate carriers. Well some moron in the cargo dept put them together in the same carrier . My moms husky pooed all over her and she also vomited in flight when we got the dog from the airport they were covered in poo and vomit .in the next few days my chi developed a cough and so it was off to the vet . they said that the chi had developed pneumonia and it was serious and that the compound she was coughing up was in the general area of jet fuel compound she had to be put down a few days later . As a result I am now in a major lawsuit negotiations with a major airline . So this is why I say yes it is bad for dogs to fly . good luck .
2007-01-23 06:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the airlines have special ways to carry live animals on their planes. It is done all the time. Many of the top show dogs are sent by plane to the shows around the country. The owners feel that it is better to fly them than drive them. It is much quicker and less stressful to fly them than drive them. You have nothing to worry about. Although you may have to buy a special pet carrier/cage for your dog.
2007-01-23 05:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily "bad", as long as the dog is properly cared for by the airlines. It's best for them to travel in the cabin, accompanied by a passenger, as long as they are small enough. Airline travel is tough on a dog; I wouldn't do it too often. Dogs have died because of airline negligence, but it doesn't happen too often. Talk with your veterinarian about your dog and make sure it is safe for her to fly. Short nosed dogs like pugs and Boston terriers are at the most risk.
2007-01-23 05:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not "bad" for dogs to fly. If it makes you feel better, contact your vet and then the airline. They will both have guidelines for you to follow.
2007-01-23 06:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by megan nichole 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've flown my dog from California to Germany and back and I have a friend who splits her time between U.S. and Germany as well and she flies her dog with her everywhere with no adverse affects.
Talk to your vet about your specific pet to make sure he/she has a clean bill for travel first, though.
2007-01-23 05:32:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no physically bad, but they suffer a lot during the fly because they have to be in a cage and they go with the luggage, if the airplane moves, they will feel it worse that you would do, also people @ the load/unload department dont give special treatment for animals, for them they are just luggage too.
If you can avoid to do it better, but if not good luck!!!
2007-01-23 05:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It can be. Some airlines have been known to not be so careful with animal carriers.
2007-01-23 05:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As long as there is a pilot, then sure.
2007-01-23 06:36:01 · answer #10 · answered by Mark P. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋