How do dogs cope on long flights?

Question

We own a young dog and are thinking of moving to Canada some point in the next few years. We will be bringing him with us (as we're moving from the UK, so no quarantine to worry about) and I was wondering if any one could gove me their experiences with taking a dog on a long haul flight How did he cope, did it take a while for him to get over the experience? Any info would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

I'd discuss this with your vet. The pooch might need some medication to keep him calm on a long flight.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Usually, dogs do ok on long flights, and even with layovers or flight changes. A couple airline companies have temperature controlled cargo areas for animals and other temperature risk cargo. Delta, Continental have strict procedures for their animal cargo, and make a good effort to make it easy on the animals. I have only had Pomeranian puppies shipped across the U.S., but flight changes were handled with temperature controlled baggage buggies, and animals were placed in a holding room and checked for signs of distress. My 8 week old pups both arrived in fine condition. No sign of trauma at all. Don't know about overseas, though. Hope this alleviates some of your fears and answers your question.

Answer 4

My grand dog just arrived yesterday from Guam. She had 2 layovers one in Hawaii and one in California. She was scared and had not eaten but in fairly good condition. My daughter had sent her things ( bed, food, toys ) that smelled of home prior to sending her. I think it really helped. She was quite tired at first but is almost normal today.Sedatives tend to lower body temperature, if anything get some pheromones and put them in her kennel to relax her, it is much safer. I am a veterinary technician and advised my daughter to do this.
My grand dog has more frequent flyer miles than most people due to the military and she does okay.

Answer 5

I think that it would be unfair to the dog to expect him to deal with that much stress. I recently moved from the states to Europe and we had to find a new home for our kitty because I couldn't bear to put her through the stress of the travel. I found a good friend who was willing to take her in and she sends me occasional updates and pictures so that I know my little furball is healthy and happy. I honestly feel that you should do the same.

Answer 6

I put my dog on a tranqilizer during one flight and it nearly killed me just watching him. He was really stressed from the sounds and the tranquilizer. He wanted to get out of his bag, scratching, and his eyes were glassy and rolling to the back of his head...I cried. I moved to the back of the craft making sure the flight attendants didn't see me, took him out and held him under blanket as long as I could. This is my experience, I hope yours goes well.

Answer 7

well, what we did for my poodle is give her some sleeping medication so she could snooze through the whole flight. at the end of the flight, you might see your dog shaking and smelly. ur dog will be shaking because of shock or bumpyness of the plane. he/she might smell because he/she went he/she self. thank you very much that will be $106.24 for my services. you will recieve a bill at your house in 3 business days or less. Thank You and keep asking for CutiePie314 who knows everything!!!

Answer 8

Whenever I fly, I ask my Vet for some tranqualizers. try not to feed and water him much. about 1 hr. before HE boards give hime 1/2 a dose, when he does board you can give the othe 1/2 if needed. TRUST me, way easier on the puppy as well as their owners.

Answer 9

all i know is that dogs are giving medication t make them drosey/ sleepy, so they dont have to deal with the stress, its like the same things people give their dogs when say on bonfire night, just so they dont get scared and stress out, it make them carm and relaxed, he'll more then likely sleep though most of it.
im sure all will go well,

Answer 10

the vet can answer that for you and give some sedative, we take our dog to Ireland on the boat every year(i know it is different) 10 hours locked up in our car and sometimes in pretty rough weather and he is fine, dont give your dog up like some un reasurring person says, cant believe that person