In 2011, there were 35 pet deaths, 9 injuries and 2 pets lost when traveling on US airlines. Turns out there is more to pet travel than just following an airline’s protocol.
You might know that it is dangerous to leave a pet in a car, even for just 10 minutes. It’s equally as dangerous to leave your pet in a hot cargo hold or on the tarmac. And the real danger comes when taking a connecting flight.
And that’s not the only thing to keep in mind. Watch Peter’s CBS This Morning report to find out the breeds that should never fly, the temperatures that are dangerous for pets, and more practices to keep your pet safe on the road and in the air.
It’s not just pets, for more information on smart travel practices check out Peter’s reports in the “5 Things Travelers Don’t Know” series including the 5 Things Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Know, 5 Things Hotels Don’t Want You to Know, the 5 Things Airlines Don’t Want You to Know and the 5 things that Car Rental Companies are Hiding from You, 5 Secrets to Dining Out and the 5 Secrets in Your Restaurant Menu.
For more information on traveling with a pet, check out:
- Susan Rigby’s 10 Things I Learned about Traveling to Italy with my Dog & 10 Things I Learned RVing Across the Country with My Dog
- Peter’s Travel Tip on Pet Travel Resources
- Peter’s Travel Tip on Summer Pet Travel
- The Pet Travel archives
