How to keep my dog comfortable and safe on a long cargo flight?

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.

Make sure you take him in a carrier that is big enough, notify the airline as soon as you can as they might let you take Creamo with you on the plane. it's not recommended to give sedatives anymore during flights.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congrats! It is MUCH safer to have the puppy with you under the seat. I do not recommend a bully breed, especially a puppy to be checked in the cargo area. As soon as the breeder deems him weaned and ready then he can fly with you. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely due to nerves. I would recommend you comfort him as much as possible. Pet him and let him know that you are there and everything will be alright. This will most likely resolve on its own eventually. Have a safe flight!

I get that worry! When I moved from the US to New Zealand, I took my Boxer, who was also an anxious dog. Very long flight but he made it just fine. Dogs do tend to settle pretty well on there flights. It’s important to get him used to his crate and staying in long periods of time. It will become a safe space for him, and will make the trip easier. I hope this helps Scott!

This can be fine, but I would test them on it first at home. You don't want them to have an adverse reaction to it, and they be in the cargo area where you can't reach them. Try it on them a couple of times first at home.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nuala. I do not recommend placing a sweater on her. I worry that it could get tangled or hooked on her crate causing her problems. The cargo hold of the airplane will be temperature controlled. So it should only be chilly for her on the tarmac. There are typically very strict transport times so she will not be allowed outside long. I hope this information helps!