Will dogs have altitude sickness when they arrive in Tibet?

When you travel to Tibet with your dog, the dog will have altitude sickness.

Altitude sickness is not aimed at people, but at most animals living in the plain for a long time. No matter dogs, cats, pigs, cows, sheep and horses, altitude sickness will occur in different degrees due to lack of oxygen at high altitude.

The occurrence of altitude sickness is related to climbing speed, altitude, staying time and physical fitness. Generally speaking, 50% ~ 75% people in plain areas have altitude sickness when they quickly enter the plateau above 3000m above sea level, but the symptoms gradually disappear after 3 ~ 10 days of acclimatization. The incidence of this disease is lower in the elderly than in the young, and it is lower in women than in men.

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Precautions for bringing dogs into Tibet:

1. After passing through the town, tourists need to pass the checkpoint, check their ID cards, and register for raising dogs;

2. There are no dog habitats in many accommodation places in Tibetan areas. Before booking a hotel, you need to communicate with the hotel staff to confirm;

Dogs are not allowed in most scenic spots, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and many temples. If you enter the scenic spot alone, you need to put the dog away.

Dogs in Tibetan areas are fiercer than those in mainland China, especially Tibetan mastiff, the king of dogs. It is necessary to control your dog and not let it get lost.

There may be many people on the road who are surprised that you brought your dog into Tibet, and they may scramble to take a photo with your "dog" after being afraid. Be sure to ensure the safety of dogs and others, and never bite. There are few things like rabies breeding in Tibetan areas.

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