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Originally Posted by yorkiekist  I would give the puppy a little Nutrical when he arrives at the airport. Make sure to offer water too. Keep him warm all the way home and put him in his already set up bed/crate when you get home. I would give a little more Nutrical and offer food and water again. I wouldnt over do the hugging and kissing too much as the pup might be tired and want to get some sleep. I have had a few puppies flown in and they all were just fine. but all the flights were short, about an hour in the air and an hour at the airport. Good luck!!! How exciting!!!!! |
That is the exact advice my breeder gave me!!
I am having a little puppy shipped to me
TOMORROW NIGHT!!! She will be on a flight that is 1 1/2 hrs. long, Continental, and it's temperature controlled. The breeder is putting a waterproof pad in her crate and a warm bed that she bought for her. She is waiting until the last minute, on her end, to put the puppy on the plane. Continental has a special Van that holds the puppies until the last minute, so they aren't stuck in a cold store room. I will be waiting on my end with the Nutrical and a blanket (in case she pees on her blanket or it is wet) and a thermos of water. Continental has a special free parking spot for those people picking up pets. My daughter will wait in the car with the heater on. Other than that, there's not much else I can do to make the transition easier. I'm a nervous wreck though.
Good luck with your puppy.