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cole062005 · 06-22-2010, 07:11 PM

Hi All!
My job has transferred me from Boston to South Carolina and i will be bringing my 5 yr old yorkie with me on the flight for the fist time. I am SOOOO nervous! He has had some health issues (tracheal stent implanted) and I am worried stress will aggravate his cough. My vet said he will be fine and will give him a sedative before the flight. Any advice? Suggestions? recommendations? hints?
Thanks so much!

NAUTILUS1900 · 06-23-2010, 03:38 AM

He'll be just fine, don't worry, at our first flight, I took the sedative instead of my Yorkies and that worked like a charm

Maria

AllDogBoots · 06-23-2010, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NAUTILUS1900

He'll be just fine, don't worry, at our first flight, I took the sedative instead of my Yorkies and that worked like a charm

Maria

LOL and think it's more stressful for the human than the dog!

Cooper had his first flight last year from New Orleans to Florida. After much debate I gave Cooper a mild sedative. It was a very successful flight for us. What airline are you taking?

blufshbaby · 06-23-2010, 06:39 AM

We just flew from Newyork to Miami on Sunday with Isabella, we are still here. She got a little fussy when we first got on the plane and then as soon as we took off, she fell asleep and slept for the 3 hours, we didn't give her any sedatives, I think it was the sound of the engine. I am hoping she will do just as well on the trip back home. Good Luck on your trip, hope she sleeps for you, and I was the one who took the sedative, works wonders

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ltret0294 · 06-23-2010, 12:09 PM

Zipp, then Spike when I rescued/adopted him, was fine on our flight from Columbus OH to Atlanta then to Melbourne FL. No sedative. Total fly time was 3-4 hours. The old boy (15) had a restless moment or two probably b/c of me fussing. The airport shop owners and flight attendents were just great.
What airline are you using. Be prepared for a "sticker shock". Delta was $100 each way. Airtran and Southwest are around $70. Make sure the kennel will be w/in size limits for all the aircraft you will be flying on. I discovered that one size does not meet all the airlines b/c of the type of aircraft being used. Still bugs me, a squally munchkin flys free while my pup, who was quiet, was $100, and had to be shoved under the seat in front of me. But,, some of the best $$ I ever spent in getting the "old boy".

cole062005 · 06-23-2010, 01:40 PM

Thanks so much! I will be flying US Air....anyone have experience with that airline? I think its $80 to bring him, but will be well worth it. And I think I will take the advice and bring a sedative...FOR ME!

ltret0294 · 06-24-2010, 03:26 PM

I do not know about US Air. Only Southwest, AirTran and Delta. We took DJ from Orlando to Cincy and back for JB's 60th July 07 and Zipp this past Feb.

KashasMom · 06-28-2010, 04:05 PM

ditto on the sedative for mommy. I was lucky because it was Southwest's Birthday ... free drinks!

Kasha was bratty/devious on our flight from Fla to Ny (and back too!) but in retrospect, she was MUCH better than the screaming toddler behind me.

06-22-2010, 07:11 PM	#1
cole062005 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 82	Cole's First Flight!! Hi All! My job has transferred me from Boston to South Carolina and i will be bringing my 5 yr old yorkie with me on the flight for the fist time. I am SOOOO nervous! He has had some health issues (tracheal stent implanted) and I am worried stress will aggravate his cough. My vet said he will be fine and will give him a sedative before the flight. Any advice? Suggestions? recommendations? hints? Thanks so much!

06-23-2010, 06:39 AM	#4
blufshbaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford, connecticut Posts: 38 Blog Entries: 1	We just flew from Newyork to Miami on Sunday with Isabella, we are still here. She got a little fussy when we first got on the plane and then as soon as we took off, she fell asleep and slept for the 3 hours, we didn't give her any sedatives, I think it was the sound of the engine. I am hoping she will do just as well on the trip back home. Good Luck on your trip, hope she sleeps for you, and I was the one who took the sedative, works wonders . __________________ ~~~~ Isabella and her Mommy~~~~ I Love my Girl

06-23-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Zipp, then Spike when I rescued/adopted him, was fine on our flight from Columbus OH to Atlanta then to Melbourne FL. No sedative. Total fly time was 3-4 hours. The old boy (15) had a restless moment or two probably b/c of me fussing. The airport shop owners and flight attendents were just great. What airline are you using. Be prepared for a "sticker shock". Delta was $100 each way. Airtran and Southwest are around $70. Make sure the kennel will be w/in size limits for all the aircraft you will be flying on. I discovered that one size does not meet all the airlines b/c of the type of aircraft being used. Still bugs me, a squally munchkin flys free while my pup, who was quiet, was $100, and had to be shoved under the seat in front of me. But,, some of the best $$ I ever spent in getting the "old boy". __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12 Last edited by ltret0294; 06-23-2010 at 12:13 PM.

06-24-2010, 03:26 PM	#7
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	I do not know about US Air. Only Southwest, AirTran and Delta. We took DJ from Orlando to Cincy and back for JB's 60th July 07 and Zipp this past Feb. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

06-28-2010, 04:05 PM	#8
KashasMom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl, USA Posts: 292	ditto on the sedative for mommy. I was lucky because it was Southwest's Birthday ... free drinks! Kasha was bratty/devious on our flight from Fla to Ny (and back too!) but in retrospect, she was MUCH better than the screaming toddler behind me. __________________ Lauren & Kasha There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. -- Ben Williams

06-23-2010, 03:38 AM	#2
NAUTILUS1900 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 172	He'll be just fine, don't worry, at our first flight, I took the sedative instead of my Yorkies and that worked like a charm Maria

06-23-2010, 01:40 PM	#6
cole062005 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 82	Thanks so much! I will be flying US Air....anyone have experience with that airline? I think its $80 to bring him, but will be well worth it. And I think I will take the advice and bring a sedative...FOR ME!