Dog Airline Travel – Is My Dog At Risk While Traveling On A Airplane?

Flying on an airplane is usually a great experience for both you as an owner and your dog or puppy. However according to records by the US Department of Transportation, in 2002 96 pets were lost, injured, or died on airline flights. Breaking this number down 17 pets were lost, 49 died, and 30 pets were injured. This is a staggering number considering that airline pet crates are supposed to be safe.

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Animal air travel is not always as dangerous as the above poll numbers. In fact, dog enthusiasts and breeders routinely fly their dogs without having any trouble at all. The airlines make every claim possible that dogs that travel on-board will be perfectly safe. The same claim are held by the Transportation Association of America.

However the AKC(the American Kennel Club) feels differently though on this issue. The AKC spokesperson does claim that with precautions that owners can take with a few guidelines that air travel can be safe for dogs.

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The premier suggestion is that dogs should only travel by airplane if it’s absolutely necessary because many veternarians and humane associations raise the issue that dogs can chew or claw their way out of crates resulting in injuries, pets becoming lost, or death.

It is much safer to bring your dog inside of your car or SUV when traveling inside the country. You can take breaks as needed so that your dog can stretch his legs, use the bathroom, and remain free of stress and anxiety. Your dog will also be surrounded by its family which helps provide comfort and security during the long trip.

Their are alot of people that have been successful while traveling with their pets on airplanes, however their are many horror stories. However before you do anything first you want to always have your dog checked by their vet, even if you only recently seen your vet for immunizations.

This check-up should be scheduled approximately 9 to 10 days before the trip begins. Many dog owners have no idea that there pets may have a pre-existing condition that could become a problem during the flight.

A perfect example is older dogs. They could be at the beginning stages of kidney disease and you would never know because early in this condition, the dog compensates by drinking tons of water. And if an older dog in this condition sets foot on an airplane without water to drink, it may experience renal failure.

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