Flying with your Dog?!!

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has ever taken their dog on vacation with them? We are thinking and talking about going back to Chicago for the first time in 3 years.. we HAVE to take our basset with us. She gets sick everytime we go away ( which was only one time & That was our honeymoon.) I am really nervous to take her on an airplane. We are planning on being there about a week. When Tim and I went on our honeymoon we left Tiffany here with her Gram and Papa.. Well our basset was upset..she didn't go potty, eat or drink the WHOLE time we were gone. When we got home she looked sick.. Even though she tried her hardest to be excited and jump..she couldn't because she was so hungry... We are scared that if we leave her in a kennel she will pass away and we will have no dog to come home to. Tim and I can not a refuse to out her in a kennel. What makes it bad is our cat was the same way.. Cats are supposed to survive on their own.. Not our cat she was just like Saydee. We were told they sat by the door the whole time and when Saydee went outside she sat at the end of the sidewalk looking for us. She whined the whole time. So I am just wanting to hear you expierences. I am confused...

[capt_buzzard]

Originally Posted by tmbsgrl

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has ever taken their dog on vacation with them? We are thinking and talking about going back to Chicago for the first time in 3 years.. we HAVE to take our basset with us. She gets sick everytime we go away ( which was only one time & That was our honeymoon.) I am really nervous to take her on an airplane. We are planning on being there about a week. When Tim and I went on our honeymoon we left Tiffany here with her Gram and Papa.. Well our basset was upset..she didn't go potty, eat or drink the WHOLE time we were gone. When we got home she looked sick.. Even though she tried her hardest to be excited and jump..she couldn't because she was so hungry... We are scared that if we leave her in a kennel she will pass away and we will have no dog to come home to. Tim and I can not a refuse to out her in a kennel. What makes it bad is our cat was the same way.. Cats are supposed to survive on their own.. Not our cat she was just like Saydee. We were told they sat by the door the whole time and when Saydee went outside she sat at the end of the sidewalk looking for us. She whined the whole time. So I am just wanting to hear you expierences. I am confused...

oh my Eyes

Sorry..

[Agnes]

pets go on vacation all the time, they need a break too. i cannot read the blue -- so i may have missed much susie. i would rather see you bring your dog than your snakes. QUESTION; are the snakes safe?

Originally Posted by Agnes

pets go on vacation all the time, they need a break too. i cannot read the blue -- so i may have missed much susie. i would rather see you bring your dog than your snakes. QUESTION; are the snakes safe?

I don't have them anymore but I am sure they are doing great.. We gave them to some wonderful people. I am sorry about the blue I will not use that color anymore.

[capt_buzzard]

Originally Posted by tmbsgrl

I don't have them anymore but I am sure they are doing great.. We gave them to some wonderful people. I am sorry about the blue I will not use that color anymore.

Oh don't be Sorry.Be cute. And all good doggies go to heaven

[capt_buzzard]

Originally Posted by tmbsgrl

and that's Irish

[valerie]

The airplane ride may be harder on her than staying home. Plus,
depending on when you go, airlines might have temperature restrictions
already in place due to heat.

Question for you: Did you leave her at home to be taken care of or take
her to Gram and Papa's house? I would try seeing if she could stay at
home with her own things, and just have someone come over to the house.
Also, both of you wear t-shirts a couple days and don't launder them, and
leave them with her to sleep on or whatever. New toys, something she
really likes but doesn't get often might help. Do you happen to know any
people who are experienced at taking care of dogs that could come over
BEFORE you leave on your trip? Take Tiff for a walk for a few days?

Not eating isn't that big of a deal, really, for a short time. Try tempting
treats that she doesn't get when you're home. Boiled boneless skinless
chicken breast is good and shouldn't cause tummy upset.

Failing all that, ask your vet. He/she might be able to provide you with
some anti-anxiety or calming things for your dog to take. That would
be a last resort for me.

Good luck and let us know what you decide!!

[john8pies]

I would never take a dog on a plane, personally, but on a ferry is okay