Traveling with a dog

Question
Hi Nicole

We are thinking of travelling for the first time with our beagle.  We would like to bring him on a plane as a carry-on pet.  The problem is that when we have tried to get him to go into the bag, he fights it.  Is there any medication we can buy over the counter or from a veterinarian that would calm him?  The flight time with connections would be around 5 hours.  Thanks.  Chris

Answer
Hi Chris!Acepromazine or Torbugesic are two great medications to do this with. Just a tiny dosage not so that your dog is dazed all the time, just a bit more relaxed. I would recommend you just leave her alone though so that he can hear and see things for himself.Ask your vet about all this.Hope this helps!Nicole.D.