Some breeds of pedigree dogs & cats with very short muzzles (termed brachycephalic) can have difficulty breathing due to a disorder known as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). These animals are at a greater risk of suffering from stress related conditions and requiring veterinary attention, or passing away, during transport both by Air and Road.

It is important to note that while heat plays a huge role in this condition it is not the cause. Any kind of stress or over excitement may cause issues in an affected animal. As Brachycephalic animals cannot regulate their body temperature as efficiently as other animals and much less efficiently than us, any sudden change in temperature can cause an issue. For instance moving a pet to or from an Air Conditioned environment. 

At Take Me Home Pet transport, we are aware that this condition is the No. 1 cause of veterinary intervention or fatalities during transport.

While Take Me Home Pet Transport makes every effort to inform clients of the risks, we can only carry Brachycephalic breeds at the owners risk and under the understanding that the owner, sender and receiver are aware of and agree to the Terms & Conditions specifically related to these breeds in addition to our normal Terms & Conditions.

Please click the link below to view further information about this condition and the affected breeds or to view our full Terms & Conditions on our website.