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jennzy · 02-01-2009, 08:43 AM

ive never travelled with mickey
but i heard people taking their dogs into the bathroom to let it pee and feed
maybe you can do that! because not being fed for the whole ride is mean!!!!

like if you're on a long flight and they only give you snack! (my 6 hr over night flight is only giving me snacks!!! i think thats mean! lol)

Nikitta34 · 02-01-2009, 10:05 AM

Yes, I will definitely feed Meg AND let her pee! I can't imagine being cramped in a carrier for such a long flight. I hope she does okay.

Jenzy, we should get together when you arrive in Korea!

Ellie May · 02-03-2009, 08:02 AM

Are pastes (like Nutrical) even allowed on flights to the US anymore?

A dog who is prone to hypo should eat about every 1-4 hours.
I would not change that schedule and I would not give just Nutrical if it is avoidable. On top of her already being predisposed to hypo, she will be stressed. I would try to get something into her every hour or two even if that means opening her mouth, sticking food in and closing it.

Maybe try something like ZiwiPeak just for the ride?
I think it is jerky-like food but I guess there would be a bit of a choking concern.

Nikitta34 · 02-03-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Are pastes (like Nutrical) even allowed on flights to the US anymore?

A dog who is prone to hypo should eat about every 1-4 hours.
I would not change that schedule and I would not give just Nutrical if it is avoidable. On top of her already being predisposed to hypo, she will be stressed. I would try to get something into her every hour or two even if that means opening her mouth, sticking food in and closing it.

Maybe try something like ZiwiPeak just for the ride?
I think it is jerky-like food but I guess there would be a bit of a choking concern.

Thank you, Ellie May. You always make informative posts.

I don't think I could take Nutri-Cal on the plane unless my vet put a prescription sticker on it. Or I'd have to squeeze a little into a plastic baggie.

jennzy · 02-03-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikitta34

Thank you, Ellie May. You always make informative posts.

I don't think I could take Nutri-Cal on the plane unless my vet put a prescription sticker on it. Or I'd have to squeeze a little into a plastic baggie.

you can if its sealled...
but i dont know since you are travelling to the US
when i was in korea and went to hawaii they were stricked with everything! i couldn't even bring an unopened bottle that i bought after the securities

where as in when i took a flight to canada, they didn't care what i had. and leaving from canada to korea, my mom packed me some spicy pepper paste in tubes that weren't open and i put it in a zippie bag and it was fine!

edit: yes we should!!!! hopefully ill get hired for august lol its a lil iffy because i don't graduate until june and hiring's in march/april

Ellie May · 02-04-2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikitta34

Thank you, Ellie May. You always make informative posts.

I don't think I could take Nutri-Cal on the plane unless my vet put a prescription sticker on it. Or I'd have to squeeze a little into a plastic baggie.

I'm not sure they would let plastic bags of mystery paste on either. I would go the precription route and have your vet sticker the tube or something. They still may want to give you problems but I'm not sure. They weren't letting toothpaste on for awhile or certain liquids, so I'm sure they'd see a problem with Nutrical unless the restrictions have been lifted.

jennzy · 02-04-2009, 07:57 AM

you should fly to canada as the long trip then take smaller trips to boston hehe

Nikitta34 · 02-04-2009, 04:07 PM

I'll probably end up getting my vet to prescription sticker the Nutrical, or I'll put a tiny bit in a sandwich baggie at the bottom of my bag. I have done a ton of traveling, albeit without a dog, and I don't think they'd notice if I had just a bit in a baggie.

I just ordered two different bags: one

Sherpa Deluxe - Small and one http://www.westcoastpetsupply.com/2/Bergan-Comfort-Carrier/
I will probably only keep one and end up selling the other on YT or Ebay, but I'm not very good at online shopping since I like to have options, hold things in my hand, etc.

Nikitta34 · 02-04-2009, 04:16 PM

Oops, the link is messed up. The second carrier is a Bergan Comfort carrier.

Bergan Comfort Carrier

RONLYNN · 02-04-2009, 04:40 PM

Just to let you know I have traveled with nutracal and all you have to do is show it to them when you are going through the check area and tell them it's medicine and they will be fine with it. Don't try to just hide it. they are fine with it if you tell them about it.

Nikitta34 · 02-04-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Just to let you know I have traveled with nutracal and all you have to do is show it to them when you are going through the check area and tell them it's medicine and they will be fine with it. Don't try to just hide it. they are fine with it if you tell them about it.

Thank you. I'll be sure to show it to them.

WoodyMorgan · 02-11-2009, 08:21 AM

I have had great luck with the Sherpa. It's sturdy but still has some smoosh at the sides and top even though all edges are hard and sturdy. My boys enjoy them and have plenty of room. FYI, 1st class or coach, if everyone notices you have a yorkie with you, the flight attendants are usually ok if you take them out of the carrier in flight, they want to see their cute face!! Good luck!

Nikitta34 · 02-11-2009, 01:45 PM

Thank you! I ordered both a Sherpa and another soft-sided bag (Bergan Comfort Carrier). Neither have arrived yet, but I'm very anxious to try them both out.

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Originally Posted by WoodyMorgan

I have had great luck with the Sherpa. It's sturdy but still has some smoosh at the sides and top even though all edges are hard and sturdy. My boys enjoy them and have plenty of room. FYI, 1st class or coach, if everyone notices you have a yorkie with you, the flight attendants are usually ok if you take them out of the carrier in flight, they want to see their cute face!! Good luck!

02-01-2009, 10:05 AM	#17
Nikitta34 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 764 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, I will definitely feed Meg AND let her pee! I can't imagine being cramped in a carrier for such a long flight. I hope she does okay. Jenzy, we should get together when you arrive in Korea! __________________ - Nicole, Megatron, and T-Bone Check out our blog! http://nicoleandtim.blogspot.com

02-03-2009, 08:02 AM	#18
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Are pastes (like Nutrical) even allowed on flights to the US anymore? A dog who is prone to hypo should eat about every 1-4 hours. I would not change that schedule and I would not give just Nutrical if it is avoidable. On top of her already being predisposed to hypo, she will be stressed. I would try to get something into her every hour or two even if that means opening her mouth, sticking food in and closing it. Maybe try something like ZiwiPeak just for the ride? I think it is jerky-like food but I guess there would be a bit of a choking concern. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-04-2009, 04:07 PM	#23
Nikitta34 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 764 Blog Entries: 1	I'll probably end up getting my vet to prescription sticker the Nutrical, or I'll put a tiny bit in a sandwich baggie at the bottom of my bag. I have done a ton of traveling, albeit without a dog, and I don't think they'd notice if I had just a bit in a baggie. I just ordered two different bags: one Sherpa Deluxe - Small and one http://www.westcoastpetsupply.com/2/Bergan-Comfort-Carrier/ I will probably only keep one and end up selling the other on YT or Ebay, but I'm not very good at online shopping since I like to have options, hold things in my hand, etc. __________________ - Nicole, Megatron, and T-Bone Check out our blog! http://nicoleandtim.blogspot.com

02-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#24
Nikitta34 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 764 Blog Entries: 1	Oops, the link is messed up. The second carrier is a Bergan Comfort carrier. Bergan Comfort Carrier __________________ - Nicole, Megatron, and T-Bone Check out our blog! http://nicoleandtim.blogspot.com

02-04-2009, 04:40 PM	#25
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	Just to let you know I have traveled with nutracal and all you have to do is show it to them when you are going through the check area and tell them it's medicine and they will be fine with it. Don't try to just hide it. they are fine with it if you tell them about it. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

02-01-2009, 08:43 AM	#16
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	ive never travelled with mickey but i heard people taking their dogs into the bathroom to let it pee and feed maybe you can do that! because not being fed for the whole ride is mean!!!! like if you're on a long flight and they only give you snack! (my 6 hr over night flight is only giving me snacks!!! i think thats mean! lol)

02-04-2009, 07:57 AM	#22
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	you should fly to canada as the long trip then take smaller trips to boston hehe

02-11-2009, 08:21 AM	#27
WoodyMorgan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Francis, MN Posts: 66	I have had great luck with the Sherpa. It's sturdy but still has some smoosh at the sides and top even though all edges are hard and sturdy. My boys enjoy them and have plenty of room. FYI, 1st class or coach, if everyone notices you have a yorkie with you, the flight attendants are usually ok if you take them out of the carrier in flight, they want to see their cute face!! Good luck!