This is a very good topic indeed, and I also suggest you post it on the animal forum. I transported my two 'desert' dogs out on Qatar Airways in the month of July about two years ago. You are certainly right, it is VERY hot, particularly out on the tarmac. There are a few points you need to consider:
1. Your dog's breed eg. short nosed breeds like pugs etc find it difficult to breathe well, or dogs with long fur or those not very suited to hot climates will suffer more.
2. Certain types of Aircraft do not have dedicated temperature controlled environments in the cargo hold. If I remember correctly, the Airbus 319 is one such aircraft. So your dog should NOT travel unless you are sure that the aircraft won't be changed in Doha.
3. Time of your flight arrival / change and departure. If it's the middle of the night, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. If it's in the middle of the day.......hmmm it probably will be a problem.
QA as an airline is good. But the fact that they do not put restrictions on transporting animals in the peak of summer (when other reputable airline do) concerns me. Lufthansa is by far the best animal carrier, and they have strict restrictions, which is why I have always used them; except for the BAH-DOH segment which was not in the hottest part of the day.
Please go and read the section for transporting pets in the Pets and Animals group here. There are a few tips which may help. My other suggestion is for you to contact Qatar Pet Relocators, maybe they can help you.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi
This is a very good topic indeed, and I also suggest you post it on the animal forum. I transported my two 'desert' dogs out on Qatar Airways in the month of July about two years ago. You are certainly right, it is VERY hot, particularly out on the tarmac. There are a few points you need to consider:
1. Your dog's breed eg. short nosed breeds like pugs etc find it difficult to breathe well, or dogs with long fur or those not very suited to hot climates will suffer more.
2. Certain types of Aircraft do not have dedicated temperature controlled environments in the cargo hold. If I remember correctly, the Airbus 319 is one such aircraft. So your dog should NOT travel unless you are sure that the aircraft won't be changed in Doha.
3. Time of your flight arrival / change and departure. If it's the middle of the night, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. If it's in the middle of the day.......hmmm it probably will be a problem.
QA as an airline is good. But the fact that they do not put restrictions on transporting animals in the peak of summer (when other reputable airline do) concerns me. Lufthansa is by far the best animal carrier, and they have strict restrictions, which is why I have always used them; except for the BAH-DOH segment which was not in the hottest part of the day.
Please go and read the section for transporting pets in the Pets and Animals group here. There are a few tips which may help. My other suggestion is for you to contact Qatar Pet Relocators, maybe they can help you.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi