Is it safe for my dachshund puppy to fly after strangles?

Storm is definitely a cutie! Yes, it's fine for him to go out to poop and pee in the yard :) As far as flying goes, I would definitely recommend checking to see if he can fly in the cabin with you, under the seat - this is much safer and less stressful than flying in the cargo hold, especially in hot weather. Very small dogs can usually fly this way, so check with your airline to see what the weight/size limit is for flying in the cabin. He will need a health certificate from your vet in order to fly, so make sure to get this ASAP so that everything is in order.

It sounds like this would take some pretty intensive training and it might not be safe or realistic for him to fly this way. You could try asking your veterinarian if they know a trainer near you who could work on stranger aggression issues. It might also be helpful to train Danny to wear a basket muzzle for added safety - dogs can drink with this type of muzzle on but might have difficulty eating. If you need to travel soon you may need to contact the airline and see if there are other safe ways to have Danny handled during transport.

I'm assuming that Lana is small enough to be flying in the cabin with you - if so, I would not expect her to have any trouble with the flight, even if she has a mild upper respiratory infection. You could try bringing her into the bathroom with you with the door closed while you take a hot shower prior to going to the airport, as the steam and humidity will often help to break up nasal congestion and temporarily relieve her symptoms. I would also suggest taking a washcloth with you on the plane so that you can clean away any discharge on her nose if needed, to make sure that she doesn't have any trouble breathing. Otherwise, as long as she's acting normal, she should be just fine :)

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She can fly but may benefit from a medication for this such as meclizine and this is something your veterinarian can prescribe for you before your trip if they are ok with that considering her medical history. Best of luck!

I'm sorry to hear Charlie isn't feeling well. It sounds like he has an upper respiratory infection. This is common for puppies that fly. They don't have a strong immune system and the stress of flying makes them susceptible to everything. I would also be concerned for parvovirus as that is also very contagious. I would take him to a vet right away to diagnose him and get him started on medications. Because he is young he can get worse very quickly. Good luck and kisses to Charlie!

Usually the short nose will affect the pet in extreme temperatures. Flying in the cabin with you is the safest route as the temperatures are generally well regulated. You are correct that giving certain tranquilizers that affect the blood pressure is not recommended. I recommend to have Troy visit his veterinarian for a general exam prior to the flight. The doctor will give him an overall exam and check for any problems that should be addressed prior to the flight. At that time, you can also discuss any sedatives or other concerns. Some airlines also require a health certificate and proof of vaccination so make sure you understand your airline requirements. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

This is a great question! Yes dogs can fly by plane; in fact, when I moved from the USA to New Zealand, I shipped out two dogs and two cats with me. They made that trip just fine. Airlines typically require a health certificate from a vet before the dog is allowed to fly, and I would check with the airlines as to their requirements for transporting pets. Again in my experience, the airlines have treated my animals well, and I would expect that of any airline :-)