Traveling by plane with dogs has become an increasingly widespread practice among pet owners who do not want to leave their faithful companions behind. This practice, which may seem like a show of love and affection, often obviates complications related to the well-being of dogs during the flight.
Dogs, unlike humans, experience air travel very differently, and this can have important repercussions on their health and well-being. Pressurized cabins, changes in the environment and the stress of travel are just some of the factors that can negatively affect these pets.
But that is not all. The user @diegomatthaus has posted a video on TikTok in which he exposes how dogs are transported in cages inside the plane’s hold, along with the luggage. The anguish of the animals is palpable: one of them appears shivering, evidencing the stress and fear they suffer from being locked up for hours in an unknown and noisy environment.
@diegomatthaus’ request to users who have seen his video is clear and direct: “Do not travel with dogs unless it is very necessary, please, they have a terrible time.” This message, together with the striking visual content of the video, has generated a powerful call to action to avoid this practice.
Comments on the video reflect a consensus on the need to change airline policies. One user has expressed her discontent with the current situation, pointing out that dogs “are not luggage, they have life.” Another user has pointed out that “the problem is not people who travel with dogs, the problem is the airlines that do not allow them.” “They let them go in the cabin.”
