Question by The Mrs.: Has anyone ever taken a pet on an airplane?
I have a 4lbs dog. I have called one airline carrier and they said she has to go in the cargo area. I know I have seen people on hair planes with pets in pet carriers in the cabin. My dog would not do well in the cargo area shes would be terrified.

- Is the cargo area pressurized?
- Do you know of a carrier that will allow a small dog in the cabin?
- Is it Safe for her to be in the cargo area? Will they make sure her cage does not bounce around while in flight?

-Kris… you can take your dog on to an airplane. Just not through certain carriers. I already bought my tickets with Frontier and that particular carrier does not allow pets on a plane, they do not have to be guide dogs. just FYI

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Answer by SeaEff
\yes, it’s safe in the cargo area.
The box will be tied down, and the hold is heated if animals are travelling.
You can ask your vet for a sedative if you think she’ll get stressed.

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Question by sabledoll: Are African Giant Pouched rats still illegal?
I thought the ban had lifted and called the CDC. they apparently only have laws against importing them from Africa. I would like to get one if they can be pets. I have researched them thoroughly and am willing to put in the effort. If you know of a breeder, please let me know!

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Answer by ✿Bea.MiLo.Jღzz✿
I don’t believe this is a genuine question – if it was, you’d realise that those animals are wild and cannot be kept in captivity. There’s no breeders.

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Question by aevans21927: Sherpa Pet Carrier on American Airlines?
Can a medium sized Sherpa bag fit in the cabin on an American Airlines flight? Under the seat in front of you? Anyone actually done this? Thanks!

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Answer by Chance
Not all Sherpa bags are airline approved. Make sure that your style and brand is approved.

The maximum size for cabin pet carriers is 19″ long x 13″ wide x 9″ high. Soft-sided pet carriers such as Sherpa bags may exceed these dimensions slightly because they are collapsible. Animals must be able to stand up, turn around and lie down in a natural position in the kennel. Soft-sided pet carriers are accepted as long as they are constructed of water-repellent, padded nylon with mesh ventilation on two or more sides.

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Question by mango_kiwi: Airline restrictions on bringing dog in cabin with you?
I am thinking about going to a pet massage school soon and am considering bringing my smaller dog with me. The flight would be probably only about 1 hour to 1hr and a half, so not too long. At his last vet appointment he weighed around 14 lbs. The airlines I have looked at have a 15lb-22lb maximum weight for the dog plus the carrier to be allowed as a carry-on in the cabin. But I am confused. Most dog carriers weigh only a few lbs, maybe even less for the fabric ones. So, that means a dog that is 16 lbs can go on the flight if his carrier is 4 lbs or so. But the maximum height allowed on most hard-sided carriers is 8 or 9 inches and the airlines state that the dog must be able to stand up and turn around. (I am assuming that if 8 or 9 inches is the maximum allowed for hard-sided carriers that this is about how much room the dog will have between the floor and the seat above, but I plan on purchasing a soft-sided carrier.) But what 16 lb dog is going to be able to stand up fully within only 8 inches? I don’t know how strict airlines are about this or how closely they monitor animals on the plane as I have only traveled on a plane once a long time ago when I was young and so I have little knowledge or personal experience so I would greatly appreciate any help. Personal experience with bringing small dogs in the cabin with you would be awesome! Thanks!
Please only answer if you know what you are talking about (manxbiker), you can take small dogs and cats on planes with you in the cabin…

Thanks nickipettis for caring and I would NEVER let my dog go in cargo for the same reasons you listed!

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Answer by manxbiker
can only take guide or hearing dogs on board aircraft

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