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Common pet travel myths - Ocala
Elizabeth A. Schuette, managing director at The ARK at JFK, the world’s first privately owned animal reception terminal and quarantine facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, debunks several common pet travel myths.
Myth: You should sedate your pet to calm them down before traveling.
Fact: Never sedate your pet unless advised by your veterinarian for medical reasons. As noted by Dr. Patricia Olson, a director of the American Humane Association, “An animal’s natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation. When the kennel is moved, a sedated animal may not be able to brace and prevent injury.” Sedation or tranquilization can also increase respiratory or cardiovascular risks while flying, especially for brachycephalic breeds (like English or French bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers). Acclimating your dog or cat to their travel crate is our first recommendation to help plan for transportation with nervous companions.
Elizabeth A. Schuette, managing director at The ARK at JFK, the world’s first privately owned animal reception terminal and quarantine facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, debunks several common pet travel myths.
Myth: You should sedate your pet to calm them down before traveling.
Fact: Never sedate your pet unless advised by your veterinarian for medical reasons. As noted by Dr. Patricia Olson, a director of the American Humane Association, “An animal’s natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation. When the kennel is moved, a sedated animal may not be able to brace and prevent injury.” Sedation or tranquilization can also increase respiratory or cardiovascular risks while flying, especially for brachycephalic breeds (like English or French bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers). Acclimating your dog or cat to their travel crate is our first recommendation to help plan for transportation with nervous companions.