Question by one_small_difference: What steps can I take to make an in-cabin flight comfortable for my 8 week old puppy and the other passengers?
I will be flying to pup from England to the U.S. I will ship the carrier to the breeder prior to my picking the pup up so she can get him used to being in the carrier. I have purchased some moisture locking pads for the crate. Anything else I should do? I want him to be calm and comfortable so he doesn’t cry and disturb the other passengers. Thanks!

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Answer by chellie101
go to the vet and ask the doc for sleeping pills. we did that with my pup. its totally safe.

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Question by livelikeriley: How big of a dog carrier for cocker spaniel?
I have a 13 week old puppy that I need to take on the NYC subway where a carrier is required. I want to get him one that will be big enough for his adult size since he will be bigger in the next few months anyway – what size should I buy for an adult sized male american cocker spaniel?

Thanks!

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Answer by Marna O
in Vari Kennel, a #200

It will be big and bulky and heavy to lug around especially when your pup is grown

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Question by Here and There: Can an adult dog up to date on their shots be a carrier of a virus/bacteria to a puppy without it’s vaccines?
Hello! My pup tested positive for distemper several weeks ago and is currently doing wonderful! She was given her first set of shots when she was at the shelter (8weeks old) and has not had any other shots since then because the doctor did want to lower her immune system by giving her, her second set of puppy series. She is now about 24 weeks old and has been only in our yard and home due to risks of getting others illness like parvo. My mother visits often with her two older dogs (up to date on shots) and the vet said that was fine as long as they had their distemper shots. Do you think that these dogs could be carriers though of other virus/bacteria infections like parvo or something??? My pup will be getting her second series of shots finally this weekend so she will not come in contact with these dogs till the first weeknd of july. What are your thoughts……do you think they can be a carrier of something, even if they are up to date on their shots???
Thanks for your opinions!

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Answer by mauveme49
The only one who can give you an answer is a VET.

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Question by Jamie J: Is it better carry our 6 weelk old chinese crested puppy in our hands or in a pet carrier?
We do not want to leave our pup home alone when we visit my wife’s parents today. We have a small pet carrier, but I worry that this will scare her in the way a jail cell may scare a prisoner. My wife contends that this is the best method because it is after all a “pet carrier” and that is what it is designed for. She also makes the point that this method will free our hands up for other things- however I remain leary of this method because I worry about my pups stress level and how being in this carrier may potentially agravate or scare her.

Please tell me which is a better way to transport our puppy, by holding her in our hands, or by putting her in a pet carrier- she is 6 1/2 weeks with 1st shots.

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Answer by Lilla
just carry her in your arms. that is what i do with my Pekingese and she does fine. no need to worry

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