Question by Siera: Do you think Southwest Airlines allow my dog on board with me?
I am going on vacation this summer to Disney World in Florida. I am taking Southwest and I must bring my papillon with me. She is roughly around 8-11 lbs. And if I don’t take her, I have nobody to watch her. Do you think they would allow my dog to fly on the same plane as I am? I really want to know. I already found hotels in Orlando that accept dogs. Thanks so much for your help.

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Answer by Peter
http://www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/pets_faq.html

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Question by plumeria1023: Does anyone know of a good carrier on wheels that would fit two medium-sized, one-year-old cats?
I need to take my two cats to the vet for their annual checkup, and it’s less costly to take them at the same time because I would be charged only one exam fee. I have back problems, so I am looking for a carrier with wheels that can house two. The vet is only a couple of blocks, but I can’t carry both cats.

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Answer by WG
There are a couple options at Petco. They are a bit pricey but would make your vet trip a breeze. The least expensive is:

http://www.petco.com/product/107925/Snoozer-Roll-Around-in-Red.aspx

The picture shows it as a backpack but it has wheels so you can pull it. If you’re looking for more room you will have to go up in price. Some other options are . . .

http://www.petco.com/product/100460/Jeep-Wrangler-Pet-Stroller.aspx

http://www.petco.com/product/14330/Pet-Gear-Happy-Trails-Pet-Stroller.aspx

There are many other styles on their website and i’m sure there are many others at different pet specialty stores. Look at carriers for dogs, that what mine were for, so you will get more room to fit both cats.

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Question by Loretta M: Does anyone have a King Charles Cavalier with Mitral valve disease?
I plan to purchase a King Charles Cavalier puppy but have read about mitral valve disease in this breed. I have read that by 5 years old 50 to 60 percent get this disease and by 10 years old are dead. This article is by a Dr. Nelson a cardiac dog surgeon from Texas. Does anyone know or have information on this . thanks

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Answer by Sissee
I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. His mom is currently 10 and heart clear – this is very rare, his dad is 7 and heart clear, so if luck is with me, my guy will fair pretty well.

Is MVD seriously in the breed and a problem. Absolutely. I do personally know four other owners who are dealing with MVD, one in a Cavalier that is three.The best way to avoid it if you really want a Cavalier is to purchase from a breeder who is following protocol and waiting to breed until her dogs are older and heart clear. Unfortunately there is no genetic test for MVD.

Cavalier Health Org has some really clear information on what breeders should be doing – what you should ask.

This first is about MVD in the breed,

http://www.cavalierhealth.org/mitral_valve_disease.htm

This next is about Cavalier health overall,

http://www.cavalierhealth.org/

Please be aware there is another painful neuro-spinal condition that is prevalent (but mostly asymptomatic) in the breed called Syringomyelia (CM/SM). 4% of Cavaliers are euthanized because of it. Estimates look like 70% are carriers. As of this spring breeders are REQUIRED by protocol to breed only if one in the pair has been MRId and graded “A”.

Please do not accept a breeder’s word that their lines are clear of MVD and SM. There are no lines clear. Geneticists have studied this thoroughly.

Keep in mind that most every toy breed has a fairly high rate of MVD, but no where near what we see in the Cavalier.

I could not any more highly recommend a breed for temperament. They are absolutely wonderful dogs.

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Question by ncgirl: Have you done airplane travel with your pet?
I have never taken my dog anywhere with me and I want to know how they fare? Do they travel in luggage compartment? Do they get smooth trip? I know there is probably a cost but I’m mostly worried about his comfort. Thanks advance for answers.
Thank you Handy — I am an over protective mommy.

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Answer by handyman
I traveled with a cat once, long ago. They put him in a small kennel and he rode all the way under my seat, crying all the time, lol.

We once sent my husband’s grandma’s dog to California from Michigan. We had to buy a special crate and he rode in the baggage compartment. Of course, I don’t know how he felt about it, but Grandma said he was one happy camper when he finally got there and saw her. I imagine it gets cold down there, so maybe some comforting toys and a pillow would be nice for your dog to take along on the journey. Dogs are so resilient.

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