Really, really a risky thing to put your dog in airline cargo
Have you reviewed animal deaths, loss and injuries during air transports?? Five animals died in airline custody in Oct '05, the most recent data on file. Here in Dallas recently, a sheltie was released from its crate, but was not properly secured. He ran onto the highway & was killed by a car.
Pet Deaths while in Airline Custody
Sedating a pet prior to travel is NOT recommended. The pet often wakes up confused and disoriented and can become aggressive, even to people he knows.