Cathay Pacific bans snub-nosed cats and dogs from flying over health risks

[The Straight Story]

Cathay Pacific bans snub-nosed cats and dogs from flying over health risks

Cathay Pacific has joined a growing number of major airlines in banning short-snouted cats and dogs from flying, as these breeds can be more prone to health problems in-flight.

The Hong-Kong based airline has enforced the no-fly ban on so-called ‘brachycephalic’ animals – characterised by their snub noses which make them more susceptible to developing breathing problems and heat stroke.

Pugs, Shih Tzus, Boxers and Bulldogs are included on the airline’s banned list, as well as Burmese, Himalayan, Persian, and exotic shorthair cats.

In the US, short-snouted breeds accounted for about half of purebred dog deaths on passenger planes between 2005 and 2010, according to figures released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) last July. In total, 122 dog deaths were recorded during the five-year period.

http://www.terminalu.com/travel-news/cathay-pacific-bans-snub-nosed-cats-and-dogs-from-flying-over-health-risks/12425/

[newfie11]

1. is this for warm months nt

[Bluenorthwest]

2. That is really interesting....

Pet owners need to know this!