Originally Posted by
Georgia Peach
Please don't take offense, but if your dog needs to be medicated, is leaving her at home an option? You won't be able to take her out of the carrier in flight, which might stress her out even more. We have a wonderful pet sitter, and have never boarded our 10 year old dog. She's quite content to be in her own home, and we've never had any problems. Just a thought.
I'm not trying to take this off-topic but how do you a pet sitter for your dog? Does your dog have access to the yard? I can't see a pet sitter only coming to my home once or twice a day and walking my dog. I'm just curious how a pet sitter works for a dog versus a cat. I'm going on a trip for 10 days and would rather not leave my dog in a kennel.
Now, back to the OP. The American Veterinary Medical Association agrees with Tummy and says never to tranquilize a brachycephalic dog, even if it's in the cabin:
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/a...ets/sedate.asp
I thought only for cargo but I guess not.