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11-08-2006, 08:15 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA
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| Senior Yorkie to travel in plane for first time Hello. My baby (actually "old man") "Chewy" (13 years old)...will be going on his first plane trip soon. My husband and I are tired of leaving him at home with a sitter (my dad used to watch him, but passed-away in Aug)...noone seems to even measure-up on attentiveness and affection towards Chew. Therefore, we're going to start taking him with us! 1) Can you recommend a comfortable travel carrier that will fit under seat in front of us? 2) What about something to give Chew that would take the edge off of his anxiety (he's elderly, but not lacking on energy and he's never been fixed)! Any tips you might have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! |
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11-08-2006, 11:15 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl
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| There are several web sites for carriers for planes that are great. I got mine at www.shop.tinypuppy.com it also comes in black for a boy. I would talk to my vet about meds for the trip. |
11-08-2006, 11:42 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA
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| Thanks very much for your reply. |
11-08-2006, 03:15 PM | #4 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
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| I've heard great things about Bach Rescue Remedy, it's in the health food stores and it's drops for anxiety, all natural. Make sure that you make your reservations well in advance,because planes can only take 2-4 animals each flight, FAA regulations, and you have to make sure to reserve your spot. The ascent and descent could be hard on his ears, so bringing him a chew toy would be a good idea. They don't let you take them out of their carriers in flight, but we did with Starr, lol! She was crying and I couldn't stand it anymore Also make sure that he eats, has a drink of water and potties before you go into the airport. They are to be in the carrier the minute you walk into the airport. Good luck! Starr was a great little traveller, but she preferred road trips |
11-08-2006, 07:15 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Also bring some nutrical--you can always put some on your finger and put it in the carrier for the dog to lick--good if the dog is stressed. |
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