When to stop food and water for dog before a long plane flight?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Orcan. It would be fine to give him a small meal about an hour before his flight. Then be sure to walk him so he has an opportunity to defecate if necessary. Then you can feed him the remainder of his dinner after the flight. A dog his size can easily be fasted 12-24 hours. So you flight time will be fine for him. Be sure to provide him with water. I hope this information helps!

I would start by checking with the airline to see what their rules are. I'm not sure food is allowed in cargo. If he'll be in the cabin, stick with his regular food and schedule. I would be reluctant to fly a 4 month old more than 5-6 hours without food/water, and even that is pushing it.

In a puppy this age, I would not be comfortable completely skipping a scheduled meal. I would suggest giving her a smaller-than-normal breakfast that morning, and then perhaps a snack once you arrive at your destination.

I would withhold food at least 8 hours before the flight, to make sure stomach is completely empty. It is a good idea to feed him with a bland diet a couple of days before flight (boiled white fish or chicken and rice would be good). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It would probably be easiest to feed before and after, although if the dogs are used to a strict schedule it might be better to try to feed at the normal time. I think either choice is fine! I would probably offer water and a potty break every 4-6 hours.

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.

Monk may be feeling stressed after the plane ride and now with being in a new environment. You can try feeding him some wet food to get more water in him or try adding water to moisten his kibble. I would also recommend feeding him in a quiet area away from other pets and people so he can focus on eating. If you are unable to get him to eat or drink anything then I think taking him in for a checkup is a good idea.