10/27/2026
Have a cute Pug, Boston Terrier, Bulldog or Shi Tzu and want it to fly? All owners of snub-nosed breeds should know the risks involved.
Flat-faced dogs don't die in the cargo hold because of thin air at altitude. The hold is pressurized — US rules require it above 8,000 feet, and in-flight animal cargo areas are ventilated and temperature-controlled to mirror the cabin. The real hazards are the ones engineering doesn't cover: tarm...