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mminichan · 11-20-2007, 06:58 PM

Hi Everyone!!

So, my boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Asia next year for 2 weeks. I am debating if I should take Chloe with us or not. It will be a looooooong flight. She doesn't do too well with car ride!! We are going to ask vet if there is something I could give her to ease with her travel anxiety. Also, there won't be as much space for her to run around in Asia, air will be more polluted...etc. Also, she might have jetlag? Do you think I should leave her in the state or take her with me? HELP!! I don't know if I can survive without her for 2 weeks though!

Also, if you have traveled with you pet internationally (esp to Asia), please share your tips with me! Thanks!!!

dexterandalana · 11-20-2007, 07:00 PM

sorry i dont have any info for you, but was just wondering about taking my little guy to costa rica so am interested to see what others have to say!

dani23d · 11-20-2007, 07:02 PM

Hmm...Asia will be risky. I mean, even humans need vaccinations for all types of things down there (hepatitis, tetanus, etc.).

And not only will you have to buy bottled water (I never drank tap water when I went last summer), you'll have to buy bottled water for your yorkie too! And remember the food is different. You'll have to bring her food everywhere. Plus, what's going to happen when you can't bring her on an excursion or a restaurant? Are you going to leave her in the hotels? Foreigners are quite sketchy to me. I wouldn't trust myself alone in Asia...but that's just me! =)

I guess it's your choice. I've seen tourists bring dogs to foreign countries. Mind you, they were bigger dogs.

Good luck, I hope you find a solution!!!

SladesMommy · 11-20-2007, 07:04 PM

I know two wks seems like a long time to be away from her, but I think it would be wisest to leave her home with someone you trust.

I just think such a long flight, new place, etc would be alot of stress to put her through, plus there are so many things that could happen. What if she were to get hurt while y'all had her in Asia? would you know where to find a good vet?

dani23d · 11-20-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SladesMommy

I know two wks seems like a long time to be away from her, but I think it would be wisest to leave her home with someone you trust.

I just think such a long flight, new place, etc would be alot of stress to put her through, plus there are so many things that could happen. What if she were to get hurt while y'all had her in Asia? would you know where to find a good vet?

I agree. I think having your baby come with you will cause everyone stress. You'll have to be choosy with where you go, what you do, who you're with, and when you'll have to do certain things. It's a trip for you and your bf - have fun! You might regret not being able to swim with the dolphins or go on an excursion to a cave or sightseeing if you are asked not to bring your dog with you. You sound young, so it sounds like you won't just be on a beach all day like an older couple would. But if you are a little older, hopefully you aren't planning on doing something too adventurous where you can't take your Yorkie.

mizzwanned · 11-20-2007, 07:14 PM

I think leaving her home would be best. I think there's just way too many laws in Asia, etc.

mminichan · 11-20-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dani23d

I agree. I think having your baby come with you will cause everyone stress. You'll have to be choosy with where you go, what you do, who you're with, and when you'll have to do certain things. It's a trip for you and your bf - have fun! You might regret not being able to swim with the dolphins or go on an excursion to a cave or sightseeing if you are asked not to bring your dog with you. You sound young, so it sounds like you won't just be on a beach all day like an older couple would. But if you are a little older, hopefully you aren't planning on doing something too adventurous where you can't take your Yorkie.

haha, what did I say that make me sound young?? I need to make sure to talk like that when I get old!

Yes, I am actually pretty young (I THINK)? I am in my twenty..something!

I do agree with all of you! Now, I just have to see if there is a weekly deal for pet hotel!

dani23d · 11-20-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mminichan

haha, what did I say that make me sound young?? I need to make sure to talk like that when I get old!

Yes, I am actually pretty young (I THINK)? I am in my twenty..something (not even half way yet!

)

I do agree with all of you!

Hehe well, seeing as you have a boyfriend and not a husband sorta made me assume - although there's nothing wrong with a 40-year-old woman with a boyfriend either! Good thing I guessed correctly! Hehehe.

mminichan · 11-20-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dani23d

Hehe well, seeing as you have a boyfriend and not a husband sorta made me assume - although there's nothing wrong with a 40-year-old woman with a boyfriend either! Good thing I guessed correctly! Hehehe.

haha, then I should tell my bf that I have to stay unmarried to sound young!

Actually, we are going to Asia and have our wedding pictures taken and such! LOL!

youji · 11-20-2007, 07:29 PM

i just bring my babie youji to hong kong 2 days ago. he is doing fine with a loooooooong flight. before you flight, you have to prepare all the documents to import the country. make sure your puppy meet all the requirements, such as all the vaccines and microchip. btw, if you only leave for 2 weeks, maybe you can find someone you trust to take care of her instead of bring her go asia. i worried so much when i was in flight.

mminichan · 11-20-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by youji

i just bring my babie youji to hong kong 2 days ago. he is doing fine with a loooooooong flight. before you flight, you have to prepare all the documents to import the country. make sure your puppy meet all the requirements, such as all the vaccines and microchip. btw, if you only leave for 2 weeks, maybe you can find someone you trust to take care of her instead of bring her go asia. i worried so much when i was in flight.

Oh, there is where I am planning to go, HONG KONG!!! What are the rules? Do you mind to share? Are you going there for fun? Which airline did you use? Was your furbaby able to be with you in the cabin? Lying on your laps? How was the flight? Where did you furbaby go potty, eat and drink?

I probably will leave her here in the state. But I am going to miss her crazy!

s13silviagirl · 11-21-2007, 05:47 AM

Just my two cents...

It is a really long flight. Hong Kong is great, but, if you have your baby there with you, you will severly limit your sightseeing abilities. Also, that is a LOT of work to get a dog through customs and all the red tape. Then you have to go through it all over again when you come back.

On a side note, take a really good camera with a tripod for night shots, as the city is amazing!!!! One of my all time favorite places...but I have to say Sydney is #1!!!!!!

youji · 11-21-2007, 06:28 PM

that's rig, its a realy long flight and lot of documents to prepare for import to hk. for import to us, its much easlier, you only need a rabie certificate. also, if you're going hk for vacation or its yr first time to go there, she will really limit yr sightseeing abilities because lot of place in hk dont allow dogs. since im going hk for family visit, so its fine for me. i dont really care about sightseeing. and the most important thing is if you have to stay in the hotel. i dont think hotel welcome dog to stay. anyways, if you want to know more information about the regulation to import a pet. here is the website: http://www.afcd.gov.hk

11-20-2007, 07:00 PM	#2
dexterandalana Dreamin' of Dexter Donating YT Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Posts: 1,612	sorry i dont have any info for you, but was just wondering about taking my little guy to costa rica so am interested to see what others have to say! __________________ Alana - Proud mommy to Dexter & Peppermint Dexter's Ruff Life on: You Tube Facebook Twitter Blogger

11-20-2007, 07:02 PM	#3
dani23d YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 560	Hmm...Asia will be risky. I mean, even humans need vaccinations for all types of things down there (hepatitis, tetanus, etc.). And not only will you have to buy bottled water (I never drank tap water when I went last summer), you'll have to buy bottled water for your yorkie too! And remember the food is different. You'll have to bring her food everywhere. Plus, what's going to happen when you can't bring her on an excursion or a restaurant? Are you going to leave her in the hotels? Foreigners are quite sketchy to me. I wouldn't trust myself alone in Asia...but that's just me! =) I guess it's your choice. I've seen tourists bring dogs to foreign countries. Mind you, they were bigger dogs. Good luck, I hope you find a solution!!! Last edited by dani23d; 11-20-2007 at 07:05 PM.

11-20-2007, 07:04 PM	#4
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	I know two wks seems like a long time to be away from her, but I think it would be wisest to leave her home with someone you trust. I just think such a long flight, new place, etc would be alot of stress to put her through, plus there are so many things that could happen. What if she were to get hurt while y'all had her in Asia? would you know where to find a good vet? __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

11-20-2007, 07:14 PM	#6
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I think leaving her home would be best. I think there's just way too many laws in Asia, etc. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

11-21-2007, 05:47 AM	#12
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Just my two cents... It is a really long flight. Hong Kong is great, but, if you have your baby there with you, you will severly limit your sightseeing abilities. Also, that is a LOT of work to get a dog through customs and all the red tape. Then you have to go through it all over again when you come back. On a side note, take a really good camera with a tripod for night shots, as the city is amazing!!!! One of my all time favorite places...but I have to say Sydney is #1!!!!!! __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

11-20-2007, 06:58 PM	#1
mminichan Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,258	Should I take her with me?? Hi Everyone!! So, my boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Asia next year for 2 weeks. I am debating if I should take Chloe with us or not. It will be a looooooong flight. She doesn't do too well with car ride!! We are going to ask vet if there is something I could give her to ease with her travel anxiety. Also, there won't be as much space for her to run around in Asia, air will be more polluted...etc. Also, she might have jetlag? Do you think I should leave her in the state or take her with me? HELP!! I don't know if I can survive without her for 2 weeks though! Also, if you have traveled with you pet internationally (esp to Asia), please share your tips with me! Thanks!!!

11-20-2007, 07:29 PM	#10
youji Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: daly city Posts: 11	i just bring my babie youji to hong kong 2 days ago. he is doing fine with a loooooooong flight. before you flight, you have to prepare all the documents to import the country. make sure your puppy meet all the requirements, such as all the vaccines and microchip. btw, if you only leave for 2 weeks, maybe you can find someone you trust to take care of her instead of bring her go asia. i worried so much when i was in flight.

11-21-2007, 06:28 PM	#13
youji Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: daly city Posts: 11	that's rig, its a realy long flight and lot of documents to prepare for import to hk. for import to us, its much easlier, you only need a rabie certificate. also, if you're going hk for vacation or its yr first time to go there, she will really limit yr sightseeing abilities because lot of place in hk dont allow dogs. since im going hk for family visit, so its fine for me. i dont really care about sightseeing. and the most important thing is if you have to stay in the hotel. i dont think hotel welcome dog to stay. anyways, if you want to know more information about the regulation to import a pet. here is the website: http://www.afcd.gov.hk