Teddy was put on Xanax for a road trip in the car (2 hours) and it was the nightmare of our lives. It actually had the opposite effect on him i.e. hyperactive, hyper alert but mobility was affected and that seemed to panic him. This was despite us trying him on small dosages the week prior to leaving just to see if he would suffer from diarrhea or vomiting etc. Basically, it affected his body but not his mind where the panic is and the lack of control over his body seemed to confuse and panic him more.
So, I'd suggest speaking with the vet about your dogs overall personality e.g. hyper normally, docile, worked up around unfamiliar sights/sounds etc and getting some professional advice about what meds may work the best for travel anxiety. Sometimes, these things are trial and error.
We found that letting Teddy freak out a little without the use of meds meant he calmed down later in the journey so sometimes imperfect solutions are the best ones.
Good luck |