Health & WellbeingI'm planning to travel with both dogs. Sharpei is registered as ESA. I have a small crate for my maltipoo. Anything I can do to ease their flight experience and get them ready besides calming supplements? Boo has a habit of drooling and his gums turn
Hello! Travel can be very stressful so it's good you're looking into this for your pets. Unfortunately for pets traveling via air there aren't many oral medications that have been proven safe. Some of the calming supplements and thunder shirts have had some success with travel and could be tried. I recommend trying them weeks before travel just in case they don't work so different options can be tried. Continuing in acclimating your pet to the crate is a good idea. Try making it a safe place for your pet with toys, treats, favorite blanket, etc Lastly you should follow your airlines' guidelines on last feeding/watering. It can vary depending on flight lengths, layovers, etc.
Updated on August 12th, 2025