I dont want to sound inhumane but they hate riding in cars and I dont want to make it worse for them. I was thinking about letting them sleep for the ride and let them wake up when I get to hotels. Would the vet give me tranquilizers?
2006-08-19 07:24:20 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
haha I dont want to put them to sleep for the whole 9 days. Just want them to relax while I start the trip until they get used to being in the car. thats all.
2006-08-19 07:35:12 · update #1
Yes, you can contact your vet and inform him or her of the situation. They will give you some acepromazine to help keep them calm. Or, you can try a natural product called Bach's Rescue Remedy. It is awesome. Instead of having to give your dogs a pill like you would have to do with the ace, all you have to do with the Rescue Remedy is place a drop under their tongues.
2006-08-19 08:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Draken 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explain your situation to the vet and let him make the call. But I can't imagine the dogs sleeping for the ride of 9 nine days without eating, exercise or relieving themselves.
Your vet can best advise what you should do.
Have a safe trip.
2006-08-19 07:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Vet gives my Dog pills that will knock her out for about 8 hours. She is still groggy when she is coming out of there control. I have only driven 8 hours at a time. The pills are great. I make her a comfortable place on the seat next to me and she sleeps like a baby. For Nine days of driving I would talk to your Vet and get the pills and see how your dog reacts to driving. Make a lot of stops to let your dog strength legs. When they are on the pills it is funny to see them try to walk or go potty. If you use the Air conditioner, give water, it can dehydrate them. Happy Driving
2006-08-19 08:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by Juliet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet probably will give you a sedative for the dogs if you explain why. There are some products at some pet stores designed to calm them in the car as well. Also, just to let you know...assuming you're in the US and taking them across state lines...you need to have health certificates for them and they need to be current on vaccinations. Your vet should have them...they generally just need to do a checkup to fill it out. They'll need a checkup anyway for prescription sedatives so you may as well ask about the certificates when you make the appointment.
2006-08-19 07:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet will most certainly get you something to keep your dogs from being stressed. Sometimes they will fight the tranquilizer and make it worse. Please look into some of the natural alternatives as one of the other posters mentioned.
Oh, and as for the vet tech who told you that you would need health papers? That is for livestock, not dogs. I have driven all over the US many times with dogs & cats. You do not need health papers.
2006-08-19 08:43:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the vet will give you some happy pills for your dogs.
We had to move our dogs from Pa to AZ via some very helpful people.
our older dog could care less but the younger but much larger dog got a slight case of cage rage and mad a quick stop at a vets on the way boy was she loopy when i met up with her.
2006-08-19 12:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by jeffkuehn15057 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to tranquilize your dogs for 9 days?! Why don't you find a nice kennel for them. They'll be much more comfortable and have fun at a doggy bed and breakfast. It's worth the cost!!
2006-08-19 07:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 10:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would the vet give you tranquilizers? i doubt it -- it's very hard to drive on a trip if you've been taking tranquilizers ;-)
2006-08-19 07:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Vet will give you ace to help calm the dogs. Just give them enough to take off the edge though.
2006-08-19 07:49:09 · answer #10 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋