Traveling with Brachycephalic (short snout) animals by plane is totally possible, but the rules and requirements are different, so attention should be doubled.
In addition to the necessary documentation required by airlines for entry into other territories, if you are planning a trip with short-nosed animals, don’t forget that the rules for these breeds are much more complex.
Above all, not all airlines transport brachycephalic animals, nor are they accepted on all routes.
In addition, the travel schedule on the plane with short-snouted animals is also different.
Now, if you want to know how to travel peacefully with your brachycephalic PET, continue reading this article that PETFriendly Turismo has prepared for you!
How is a Brachycephalic animal different?
Due to the anatomy of their skull, which is “flattened” in extreme temperatures, whether heat or cold, they may have some breathing difficulties.
In other words, in addition to the jaw, these animals have smaller nostrils, which makes it difficult to get in and out of air and makes these animals have specific rules for boarding aircraft.
However, with some extra care, it’s entirely possible that the short-snouted animal will be able to board and reach its destination without any problems.
Below are some breeds of dogs and cats with short snouts that have different restrictions or rules for boarding the plane:
Dogs:
Bulldog;
Pug;
Shih tzu;
Lhasa Apso;
Shar-Pei;
Maltese;
Boston Terrier;
Dogue de Bordeaux;
Pekingese;
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel;
Boxer.
Cats:
Persian Cat;
Burmese cat;
Himalayan cat.
All of them have a flattened skull and therefore require greater attention so that embarkation and disembarkation is a success.
In this sense, all this to ensure that your pet has a good experience during the flight and does not present any respiratory complications.
What should you consider before traveling with a Short Muzzle PET?
Some attitudes and precautions should be taken before traveling by plane with your brachycephalic pet.
The first step is to verify if the country of destination accepts the air transport of the breed of the animal, in order to verify the best companies and routes.
Furthermore, the health and well-being of the animal must be taken into account, and in the case of elderly animals or animals with comorbidities, the trip must be authorized by the veterinarian responsible for the animal.
Ways to travel by plane with Brachycephalic animals?
For short-nosed animals, airlines do not allow boarding as Excess Baggage, but boarding as Live Cargo, in the Cabin or Emotional Assistance is possible.
Each type of boarding and airline has a specific rule that must be strictly followed so that your pet can travel peacefully.
1. PET in the Cabin
Pet service in the cabin of the plane for dogs or cats varies between 7kg to 10kg, that is, the animal plus the transport box.
There is a variation between airlines regarding the minimum age for transporting animals in the cabin, between 2 to 4 months, depending on the destination or route.
On domestic flights, the main companies that transport pets in the cabin are Latam, Gol and Blue.
On trips to other countries, all sections and routes must be taken into account until arrival at the final destination, to make sure that the pet will be accepted in the cabin.
On international flights, the main airlines that carry pets in the cabin are United,Delta, Air France and TAP.
2. Live Load
To ensure your pet’s well-being during the trip, invest in a suitable, high-quality carrier.
Furthermore, short-nosed animals have different requirements regarding the dimensions of the box for air transport.
The carrier must be longer and wider than an animal of the same size and weight that is not brachycephalic.
This is due to the shape of its skull that makes it difficult for the animal to breathe, so a bigger box will make the animal’s life easier and it will be successful on the trip.
The main airline that transports Live Cargo International is Lufthansa, and has already won several awards in this segment of animal transport.
It is necessary to hire the service of a customs broker to carry out this type of service, such as PETFriendly Turismo.
3. Emotional Assistance Animals
Emotional Assistance Animals are accepted on some routes and specific destinations, so not all airlines offer this service.
Thus, this type of transport is accepted only for the Americas and Europe, in other continents emotional assistance animals are not recognized.
If you are interested in this type of service, contact
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Myth about Transporting Brachycephalic Animals in the Airplane Hold
If the tutor searches the internet for information about the air transport of short-snouted animals, it is possible to find some that say that the animal died due to being brachycephalic.
This is one of the biggest lies of PET aviation, as there are several factors that can cause the death of the animal, but nothing correlated with its race.
Therefore, what can lead to a fatality in the air transport of animals are pre-existing diseases, excessive stress if the animal is not adapted to the transport box, or extreme temperatures at the origin or destination.
The aircraft’s hold has temperature, pressurization and lighting controlled by the pilot of the aircraft, so that the transport of the animal is perfect.
Adaptation of the animal in the Transport Box
The success of an air travel with pets is totally linked to adaptation of the animal in the transport box.
After all, it is common for Pets to be uncomfortable in their first experiences with the carrier.
For this, the trip with the 4-legged puppy must be programmed in advance so that the animal has time to adapt and get used to the crate.
Therefore, in case of doubts, difficulties or the need for an effective and correct service in the transport of brachycephalic animals, contact the team of experts at PETFriendly Turismo.
Thus, in the 3 years of the company, more than 300 trips were carried out with pets and all of them were VERY successful.
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