Airplane rides in the cabin! Any tips for a lil Yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

CaraJo · 12-24-2009, 08:25 AM

I'm SO nervous that something will happen and Lillie won't get to come with us. American Airlines is SO strict with their pet policy (understandable) but I need to make sure I get the right carrier for her...anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

Also, I know she will be one nervous little bug and someone told me to slip her 1/2 a benedryl...that makes ME nervous I don't ever give her anything foreign so maybe I'll check with the vet.

Anyone ever travel with their furkids?

lechy02 · 12-24-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CaraJo

I'm SO nervous that something will happen and Lillie won't get to come with us. American Airlines is SO strict with their pet policy (understandable) but I need to make sure I get the right carrier for her...anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

Also, I know she will be one nervous little bug and someone told me to slip her 1/2 a benedryl...that makes ME nervous I don't ever give her anything foreign so maybe I'll check with the vet.

Anyone ever travel with their furkids?

Don't have any advice on the traveling part, but as far as the benedryl our vet has me give Motley a very small dose every day to help with his allergies. I don't always get it to him everyday but when they get a little worse I will give him the dose and we have had no adverse reaction. One thing is though I don't really notice it making him calm or sleepy, he's on fast forward alllll day

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ArmaniMan · 12-24-2009, 09:17 AM

I dont know when you are traveling, but if you have time, I would try the benadryl one day before you go... this will put your mind at ease because while you are on the ground and close to a vet you will know how she reacts.

We have flown with dogs in cabin many times and it is always very smooth, all will be fine

bellanares · 12-24-2009, 09:22 AM

I haven't travel with Ares yet (being married to a Marine I'm sure we will soon) but When we were going to fly with our boxer the airline told us if he was a dog who has seizures he could fly in cabin for free. We ended up driving so the only thing I would suggest is go online and/ or to pet store for an airline approved carrier, puppy pads, and toys. Oh bully sticks also... check with your vet in regards to the benedryl. I hope your flight goes well!

BaxterIsAwesome · 12-24-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CaraJo

I'm SO nervous that something will happen and Lillie won't get to come with us. American Airlines is SO strict with their pet policy (understandable) but I need to make sure I get the right carrier for her...anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

Also, I know she will be one nervous little bug and someone told me to slip her 1/2 a benedryl...that makes ME nervous I don't ever give her anything foreign so maybe I'll check with the vet.

Anyone ever travel with their furkids?

I did hours and hours of research on airline-approved carriers and ended up getting the

Teafco Argo Aero-Pet Carrier . It's definitely not cheap (86 bucks on Amazon) but it's incredibly well-made and from what I've heard will fit under a seat. A big selling point for me was that it's virtually indestructible from the inside, and since some Yorkies like to dig or chew, this was a must.

Other factors I wanted were soft sides, openings on both the top and the front of the carrier, a shoulder strap, a pocket for supplies, and good ventilation.

If you can't afford the one I bought, Teafco makes other airline approved carriers that are less expensive.

I feel your pain - I'm nervous about the first time I travel with Baxter (and I don't even have him yet!) but I have a feeling that it's like ripping off a band-aid. You just have to close your eyes and do it, and then you realize it's not so bad.

Mardelin · 12-24-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CaraJo

I'm SO nervous that something will happen and Lillie won't get to come with us. American Airlines is SO strict with their pet policy (understandable) but I need to make sure I get the right carrier for her...anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

Also, I know she will be one nervous little bug and someone told me to slip her 1/2 a benedryl...that makes ME nervous I don't ever give her anything foreign so maybe I'll check with the vet.

Anyone ever travel with their furkids?

I travel on to dog shows with my dogs frequently (in cabin) and always fly American. I have a few bags that I use. However, your if dog can get up and turn around and it fits under the seat in front of you, that is all that is important.

No need for Benadryl, once the plane is airborn they sleep and I've taken a 6
month old pup to NY from Texas. The only problem is to make sure that you potty your pup. Take baby wipes for accidents, a pee pad, bottled water. Harness and Leash so when you get off the plane the pup can potty. My boys I usually put a belly band on them. My girls I usually take them to the bathroom and put down a potty pad.

CaraJo · 01-07-2010, 01:20 PM

Thank you!
I did fly American Airlines and they were AMAZING! They just LOVED Lillie--the agents were sooo sweet! We bought Lillie a Sherpa bag (pricey but worth it---I think she likes that thing more than her kennel

)
She did GREAT! She never fussed in the airports, she never gave us any indication she was uncomfortable, and she slept the whole time on the plane. I swear I LOVE my dog---she is just a little angel!

I will bring her with me from now on---where every my little feet go, hers go too! =) Thanks everyone!

smallmans · 01-07-2010, 01:23 PM

We too, love flying with Bella. She never makes a peep and seems very comfortable and sleeps the entire flight.

Tinksmum · 01-07-2010, 01:34 PM

I have had 2 yorkies, Tinkerbelle was THE most horrendous traveller in the car - we put her in our little plane and she was good as gold. I kid you not, she would literally go crazy in the car, even for short journeys. We drove 6 hours to cornwall once and she whined and cried the WHOLE way...plane, nothing! But I never flew commercial...
Bluebelle is totally different, loves the car! But is also good as gold in the plane....

Hope yours surprises you as much as ours did - I'm sure it will be a dream! Good Luck!

12-24-2009, 08:25 AM	#1
CaraJo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 127	Airplane rides in the cabin! Any tips for a lil Yorkie? I'm SO nervous that something will happen and Lillie won't get to come with us. American Airlines is SO strict with their pet policy (understandable) but I need to make sure I get the right carrier for her...anyone have any ideas/suggestions? Also, I know she will be one nervous little bug and someone told me to slip her 1/2 a benedryl...that makes ME nervous I don't ever give her anything foreign so maybe I'll check with the vet. Anyone ever travel with their furkids? __________________ Love in the heart wasn't put there to stay, 'love' isn't 'love' till you give it away...to a YORKIE! -Cara Jo, Lillie's Momma

12-24-2009, 09:22 AM	#4
bellanares Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: avalon Posts: 87 Blog Entries: 1	I haven't travel with Ares yet (being married to a Marine I'm sure we will soon) but When we were going to fly with our boxer the airline told us if he was a dog who has seizures he could fly in cabin for free. We ended up driving so the only thing I would suggest is go online and/ or to pet store for an airline approved carrier, puppy pads, and toys. Oh bully sticks also... check with your vet in regards to the benedryl. I hope your flight goes well! __________________ Love Bella

01-07-2010, 01:20 PM	#7
CaraJo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 127	Thank you! I did fly American Airlines and they were AMAZING! They just LOVED Lillie--the agents were sooo sweet! We bought Lillie a Sherpa bag (pricey but worth it---I think she likes that thing more than her kennel ) She did GREAT! She never fussed in the airports, she never gave us any indication she was uncomfortable, and she slept the whole time on the plane. I swear I LOVE my dog---she is just a little angel! I will bring her with me from now on---where every my little feet go, hers go too! =) Thanks everyone! __________________ Love in the heart wasn't put there to stay, 'love' isn't 'love' till you give it away...to a YORKIE! -Cara Jo, Lillie's Momma

01-07-2010, 01:23 PM	#8
smallmans YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 313	Glad to Hear The Flight Went Well We too, love flying with Bella. She never makes a peep and seems very comfortable and sleeps the entire flight.

12-24-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I dont know when you are traveling, but if you have time, I would try the benadryl one day before you go... this will put your mind at ease because while you are on the ground and close to a vet you will know how she reacts. We have flown with dogs in cabin many times and it is always very smooth, all will be fine

01-07-2010, 01:34 PM	#9
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	I have had 2 yorkies, Tinkerbelle was THE most horrendous traveller in the car - we put her in our little plane and she was good as gold. I kid you not, she would literally go crazy in the car, even for short journeys. We drove 6 hours to cornwall once and she whined and cried the WHOLE way...plane, nothing! But I never flew commercial... Bluebelle is totally different, loves the car! But is also good as gold in the plane.... Hope yours surprises you as much as ours did - I'm sure it will be a dream! Good Luck!