Flying with Dog in Cargo
Hi everyone! Hoping people can share their experience flying with their pet in cargo.
Im flying from Westjet Vancouver to Toronto at the end of May with my mini poodle in cargo, unfortunately she is too big to fly in cabin. It will be an overnight 4.5h flight. My dog is used to being crated, and she does great in moving cars. She has a bit of seperation anxiety at first but she usually calms down after a bit and just sleeps in her crate. Im going to put a blanket that smells like me and her favourite toy in the carrier.
However she's never flown before so I just have some questions:
- My biggest question is, what temperature is the cargo hold / is it comfortable for the animal? One agent said it will be the exact same temp as the cabin. But another agent said sometimes the cargo hold can get down to -3 degrees?!
- Has anyone used meds like trazodone to help with their dogs anxiety? Is this recommended or no?
- Should I provide water or food for a flight that is 4.5 hours?
- Is there anything else I need to know / I can do to make this trip more comfortable for her?
Thank you!