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The can develope respiratory distress quite easily. The confined space and the fear of being closed in the dark wouldn’t have helped. Maybe had respiratory failure and cardiac arrest?If it was a tiny french bulldog what actually killed it?
Unless they jammed a bunch of other bags against it so it couldnt breathe I dont see how it died?
Just seems weird.
A healthy dog shouldnt have had a problem unless they did something to restrict his/her breathing.
I wont say it was pleasant but dogs are usually pretty resilient.
Flatfaced dog breeds are especially susceptable to heat stroke and respiratory problems - they can't pant/breath normally and in a confined space like that would likely stress out and overheat.
I've owned flat faced Boxers for 45 years and they've flown plenty and we never had a problem.
You're more likely to lose you pet in the cargo hold than in the cabin even if you put them in the overhead.
I think it depends. I've traveled only once with a dog in cargo and I was super careful. That was all before 9/11 and I waited on the runway with him, until ready for loading, it was a non stop flight, and I chose the airline for it's positive pet ratings. The problem is that the overhead compartment isn't designed to circulate air and doesn't have much space. No AC.