How traumatic is it for a dog to fly in cargo?
Tania Kuhlman
2025-08-19 12:28:27
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Long distance ground transportation can be more distressing for a pet than flying, and potentially more dangerous due to the amount of time it takes, variance in ground transport companies, and the number of stops/starts/driver breaks involved. Air travel can be faster and safer, especially when entrusted to experienced pet transport professionals. Cargo is climate controlled on most airplanes. The cargo area on most flights that accept pets is climate-controlled, just like the passenger cabin above. We work with pet-friendly airlines that keep pets in climate-controlled environments throughout the journey, ensuring they're never exposed to harsh conditions on the tarmac. In most large aircraft, the pressure in cargo is the same as in the cabin above. A pet acclimated to their pet travel crate well in advance will have much less stress when flying.
Coralie Nienow
2025-08-09 02:57:57
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For almost all dogs, flying in the cargo area of the plane can be a traumatic experience. You can’t explain to a dog what is going on. Imagine being stuck in a crate, separated from your family, and placed in a strange compartment that suddenly starts shaking and jostling for hours. From climate limitations, breed restrictions and the high levels of stress from an unknown situation, flying in the cargo is not a good choice for many dogs. The risks associated with flying with your dog are mainly related to comfort. When a plane takes off, the air pressure outside the plane drops significantly, which can cause discomfort to animals in the cargo hold. Temperature can also be a risk factor when flying with your dog. If the temperature is too hot or too cold, it can cause discomfort to your pet and can even lead to illness. Finally, there is the risk of mishandling. If a pet is dropped or mishandled, it can result in injury or even death.
Lane Denesik
2025-07-31 02:07:41
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The cargo area is actually the calmest place your dog could be in a plane. It's quiet and dimly lit, versus the cabin with all kinds of strange noises and smells. I know it seems like a long time, but it really is equivalent to a really good night's sleep. We handle moves like this all the time, and while the parents are always a little nervous about their furry family members having to go through such a long day, in the end it always turns out they were worried for no reason, everything turned out just fine, and the animals get there safe and happy. It may take him a day or two once he gets to Taiwan to get settled and recover from the jet lag, but he should be back to his old self in no time. He should be just fine.
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