What is the chance of a dog dying on an airplane in the cargo area?

I have a 5 pound dog. I can't swith airlines and they only allow her to be in the cargo area with all the other dogs. The flight is about 9-10 hours. What kind of care will they provide for her? Does she have a big chance of dying?What is the chance of a dog dying on an airplane in the cargo area?
Not a big chance,dogs are flown in cargo all the time,but a small chance.There are companies that drive pets cross country,try googling them.What is the chance of a dog dying on an airplane in the cargo area?
Buy your dog a seat. Don't take the chance. Do you really trust busy baggage handlers to be gentle, give your dog water, or even treat the kennel like there's a living animal in there. I wouldn't.
She'll be fine...just make sure she has plenty to drink before the flight and only give her a tiny amount of food...so she won't feel a pressing need to crap. Have a wonderful time!
American Airlines allows only two dogs in the cargo area and the area is the same pressure as the passenger cabins.





I would never fly an airline that didn't allow me to have my 15 lb dogs in the seat next to me or in a carrier under the seat in front of me. I don't do cargo holds and neither should you, unless the airline allows you to check on your dog as often as you like.





You can switch airlines. Do it. 9-10 hours? Your dog is small enough to use a seat next to you, some airlines charge as little as $50 for a pet seat.
Read this and then do whatever you can to take the dog onboard with you.


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The Air Transport Association estimates that 500,000 pets are transported by air each year. Prior to the passing of the Safe Air Travel for Animals Act, the Air Transport Association calculated that approximately 5,000 of these were killed, injured or lost.


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A new law was passed in 2005, but I personally would not trust the new statistics


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e latest statistics, released in February 2007, reported that there was one death, two injuries and four losses on U.S. flights during December 2006 (monthly statistics are reported at


http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov


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If your pet must travel in the cargo hold, there are several things you can do to increase the chances of a safer flight:





The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends against tranquilizing pets traveling by air. The medication disrupts their balance and dulls their reflexes, and can cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems at high altitudes.





Use direct flights. You will avoid the mistakes that occur during airline transfers, and possible delays in getting your pet off the plane.





Check in at least two hours before departure time, and ensure that all the paperwork, such as any certification required by the airline, is in order.





Always travel on the same flight as your pet. Ask the airline if you can watch your pet being loaded into the cargo hold.





When you board the plane, notify the captain and flight attendant that your pet is in the hold, so they can take precautions. And don鈥檛 be shy about asking the crew to check on the status of your pet.





If traveling during the summer, take early morning, late afternoon or evening flights.





In winter, fly during the afternoon when temperatures are warmer.





Try not to fly during busy times, such as weekends, holidays and summer.





Don鈥檛 feed your pet for at least four hours before your trip. Give small amounts of water, and put ice cubes in the water tray inside the carrier.





Exercise your pet before the flight to help him relax and sleep.





Fit your pet with a collar that can鈥檛 get caught on the kennel door. Make sure the ID tag lists all of your pet鈥檚 information, the address to which you鈥檙e traveling and a contact person.





In addition, have your pet microchipped.





Your pet鈥檚 carrier should be sturdy, labeled with all of the pet鈥檚 information, including flight number and destination, and marked distinctively for easy identification.





Carry a current photograph of your pet.





When you arrive at your destination check your pet. If anything seems wrong, contact a veterinarian immediately.





The new casualty reporting requirements mean that air travelers now have a chance to ascertain which airlines have the best safety record, and to choose accordingly. On the other hand, there is a fear that more airlines may follow the example of Southwest, and refuse to carry pets at all.
I have never had a problem. I fly all the time.





They don't allow snub-nosed dogs like pugs, boxers, english bull dogs, and so on.
I cannot answer how she will be treated or what the chance of death to her would be but I can share with you the fact that many years ago I had a toy poodle that was 5 months old and she was flown cargo from Ohio to Pennsylvania and that dog was the most nervous mean dog I have ever been around. Many people have told me it was because she had been traumatized from being in a dark area with so much noise during that flight.