Help! Pet owner in distress

[jelti 0]

You'd be surprised. My dog didn't pee or poop in her bag on either trip. I took her out and walked her when we got to the airport, gave her the vet-recommended tranquilizer, and she was good to go. I did put a towel in the bottom of her carrier just in case. She was MUCH better when she was next to me. WHen I got up to go to the bathroom and left her for a second, she freaked out, but as soon as I came back, she was fine. When I had the layover, I took her out to the bathroom.

Some pets would be better off in the cargo or baggage hold, but my dog has major separation anxiety, and I knew that would be the worst thing for her. Luckily, she was just small enough to fit under the seat. It's not something I would do if I were just going for a visit, though. It takes a toll on everyone involved!

What kind of doggie do you have? My Panda Bear is a Lhasa Apso, and probably about 12 or 13 pounds. He can turn around and lay down in the airline-approved sized carrier, but it's definitley gonna be a tight squeeze. Luckily, he's earned the nickname "The Cockroach" because he loves squeezing into tight places.