is there a sleeping pill i can buy to make my dog drowsy on a long coast to coast flight?

Question

i am taking our 10 week old puppy on a plane. can i get a sleeping pill from a vet, and is this a good idea?

Answer 1

Like the above stated, some airlines will not allow a sedated pet for liability reasons... so call ahead.

as for sleeping pills, a vet will probably prescribe a dosage of a sedative called Ace (acepromazine), or similar.

Your vet will know the proper dosage and medication that will be helpful on the flight, and will tell you when to administer the medication before the trip.

but again, call ahead to the airlines.

and do not give human meds like benedryl without a vet's advice on dosage.

Answer 2

I've carried on board puppies from 10 weeks on and adult dogs. West coast to east coast. No problem. Imperative that you get your pup used to the carrier beforehand. Most airlines prohibit tranquilizing your dog prior to flight. If they think your dog is drugged, they can and will refuse to let the dog on the plane. At the security, they may ask you to take the dog out of the carrier. If they seem drugged, you are out of luck so don't do it.
I like the Samsonite carrier because I can easily unzip the top a bit and reach in to pet the pup. Usually they sleep most of the trip. When changing planes, I let them out to walk around and take a puppy pad to go potty.
Be sure you know the airlines regulations re carrier size, padding in the carrier, health certificate. The airlines have all this info available for you on line and by phone.
There are some pretty good studies showing that it is more harmful to tranquilize your pet prior to travel than for the anxiety they may feel.

Answer 3

Don't ever take the sleeping pills route!!

1. They will damage your liver big time and you can get into serious health problems.

2. You will get hooked up on them and you won't be able to have a normal life any more if you don't take your pills everyday.

The sleeping pills industry is damaging our health by capitalizing on our ignorance, and by distracting people from effective and natural ways to deal with this problem. I had been taking prescription sleep medications [Ambien] for over 5 years. It stopped working and I simply took more. Still did not work. Nights were very difficult - medication put me to sleep but I would wake up after 2–3 hours with a strong sympathetic response (fast pulse, pounding heartbeat, wide awake alert). It was a very difficult cycle to break. I was really in bad shape due to lack of sleep.

After years of struggling I was able to cure my insomnia naturally and pretty fast. I followed the Sleep Tracks sleep optimization program, here is their official web -site if you want to take a look: http://www.insomniacure.net

Ohhh..and Good Luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Some airlines will not let you take a sedated dog on the plane. Call ahead to find out so you won't be banned from flying that day.

Answer 7

My one year old puppy made her first flight in July, and thank heaven for tranquilizers!!!! Yes, go to your vet and ask about something for the puppy. My baby was terrified of everything from the crowds to the noise, and she's usually not afraid of anything!! As soon as I gave her the sleeping pill, she started to quiet down, and within an hour (just before our plane was to take off) she was sleeping calmly in her carrier, and ready to board the plane. She is a small dog, and went in the cabin with me, which meant she had to be tucked under the seat in her carrier, but she slept the whole five hours on the plane, plus the hour and a half to where my husband was living, and then was ready to see us again. She was a little woozy coming out of it (imagine your dog after alcohol) and seemed a little dizzy at first, but within an hour of getting home, she was fine again, and playing like her normal self!! So again, I have to say hooray for tranquilizers!!! Good luck on your flight!

Answer 8

NOT RECOMMENDED. Because most of them are habit forming, often with dangerous side-effects. Moreover the dosage keeps increasing with time, and completely puts you in a foolproof Catch 22 situation, thereby enslaving you for ever. HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE SERIOUS PROBLEMS, THEN SEE A GOOD DOCTOR AND FOLLOW THE GOOD DOCTOR'S SANE MEDICAL ADVICE. IF HE DOES RECOMMEND SOME DRUGS FOR YOUR PROBLEM, THEN, MAKE SURE, YOU REMAIN UNDER REGULAR MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Answer 9

I recently flew from Oregon to Arkansas with my dog he is 7 and the vet told me he didn't think we need anything, but to bring the child's benedryl and give it to him if I needed it. He told me 1lb per mg. He is 14 pounds so the eye dropper to 14mg. He didn't need it, but it is safer and easier than meds. I did rub ice on his head if I noticed he was getting warm. You aren't suppose to bring them out of the carriers, but I had a seat by myself so I sat him next to me in his carrier with a seat belt on the carrier. No one even knew he was there till I gave him a kiss. I guess they thought I was talking to myself for 6 hours. LOL
Most puppies I know that have flown, did great. Make sure you get the carrier that is airline approved and have your vet certificate within 10days before you fly, most airlines require it. Also, some airlines only allow one pet per plane in the cabin, so make sure they know, and some require a fee.

Answer 10

Go to the vet for a tranquilizer...

but if you don't absolutely have to take the dog on a flight, I'd recommend not doing it. The place where they put the animals is really really hot and really really loud. It's risky, to combine the heat with a tranquilizer.