[nagdu] Not Feeding Dogs Who Have To Have Food was RE: Food /water before air travel

[Nicole Torcolini]

There is nothing wrong with doing  this. Lexia also has this problem, and,
given that my flights are usually shorter and she has an opportunity to do
her business soon before or after the flight, I usually don't cut back on
food. However, you should still have some sort of back up plan in case there
is ever a time that you have to not feed your dog, such as before a medical
procedure/exam or if your dog cannot keep down any food. In these cases, as
well as if there is going to be general excitement or Lexia has had her flea
prevention pill, I give Lexia Pepcid, which is safe for dogs in small
amounts.

Nicole and Lexia

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandy Pinder via
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Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 1:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Food /water before air travel

Hi,
I no longer do the no food and water thing. As others have stated I have had
dogs throw up from this. Ever be so hungry your nauseous? 
If my flight is say at seven in the morning I wake up at three I feed half
portion. If I'm leaving in the afternoon I will probably feed almost all
breakfast and then a little water. Some of my dogs that drink a lot I give
some ice cubes on the plane so they aren't super thirsty. This being said as
others have said all dogs are different. One of my dogs who disliked planes
pooped when they got anxious so no matter how little or how much I fed he
would poop... Also depends on how long the flight is. If I'm going from new
York to la then I definitely feed something because this could be an eight
to ten hour day. Pinta I could guarantee she would scavenge which would make
our trip really annoying... 

brandy pinder
Alumni Council -  second vice Chairman
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, IncR and America's VetDogsR, The
Veteran's K-9 Corps IncR Providing "Second uSight"R since 1946

371 E. Jericho Turnpike smith town ny 11766
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> On Jul 12, 2014, at 12:50 AM, The Pawpower Pack via nagdu
<nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, it really depends. 
> I know many people fast their dogs- and not feed them with limited water
before a flight.  
> I don't do this, however, my dog does not have issues with inapropriate
relieving.  It really depends on you, your comfort level, and your dog, and
also how long your flight is.  If it's a long international flight, then you
may wish to limit both for sure. 
> 
> 
> Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jul 11, 2014, at 10:49 PM, bobetteandflint via nagdu
<nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Any suggestions on food/ water schedule of my dog before a flight and 
>> any tips abt airports.
>> Thanks
>> 
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