HELP! Need Advice On Yorkie That Has To Go On Airplane My friends have the sweetest little yorkie named Gracie who is just a little spit fire . . . all three pounds of her. Well last fall they flew from Minnesota to California with her and their little toy poodle Sophie (who has made the trip a few times before with no problems). Gracie was terrified on the plane and of the noise and panted the entire way out and the flight attendent at least let my friend hold her, but it didn't help. Gracie was fine when they got there and had a wonderful time, but on the way back home she did the same thing. The little toy poodle was perfect, but Gracie was scared and panted the entire way home. The flight attendent on that trip would not let my friend hold her and so Gracie was stuck under the seat panting. When they got home Gracie got a terrible intestinal infection and was sick for the entire week. My friends are planning another visit to California later this summer and don't want to go because they don't want to leave Gracie at home . . . but yet they don't want to take her on the airplane and have her get sick again. They wondered about having her sedated for the trip and was wondering it anyone else has had this experience and what tips you could give us. Thank you. |
I had asked my vet about sedating Starr when we were planning a trip and he said it was downright dangerous to do that. There's no way of knowing how they'll react to the drug, and they'll be trapped in the carrier where you can't help them:( The altitude changes can also affect how the meds work, so they could end up with a very sick baby. I've heard that rescue remedy is great for this, but have no experience with it. Good luck to them! |
I read in a doggy book once where the suggested taking the dog on a long walk before you get to the airport. They say to play around with the dog until they get tired. This way they will sleep on the plane for at least half the duration. I have heard of people going to the vet and getting something to calm the pet before traveling. Good luck to them. |
rescue remedy works great for my Daisy during scarey stuff for her. it is all natural and you can get it at pet sup or vit sup stores. |
I've also read/heard that sedating dogs for airplane travel can be dangerous. Like Tracy said, the altitude can affect how a furbaby reacts to medication. I think the idea of a long walk, playing, etc. is a good way to (hopefuly!) make them sleepy. I can't imagine taking Muffin on a plane...she'd have to meet & greet every single passenger. Whether they liked it or not!! :confuse2: CJ |
Emma acts like this in the car, every time. No matter what. I don't know what I'd do if I took her on a plane-I assume she'd be the same way. Panting, shaking, very anxious, it happens every time we go in any car. I've tried everything, including changing car routines to herbal supplements, and nothing works. Due to this issue and her separation anxiety, her behaviorist prescribed doggie-Xanax for long car trips. I don't like giving it to her-I don't like putting any drug into my body or my pet's if I don't have to-but the vet and the behaviorist both assured me it's a very small portion of the dosage that she COULD have if she needs it. It does take the edge off, and though she still pants and freaks out a bit in the car, she is more calm, and will stay put in her seat. It's really helped her. I only give her the meds when I'm going to be with her-I'd rather she be with me if she's taken it. I think it's worth asking your vet about it. If your vet does prescribe something, I'd give the medicine a time or two at home, on a day when the vet's office is open BEFORE you go on the trip. That way, if she reacts to the medicine, or you have questions, you can talk to or take her to the vet. Good luck! |
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