Ripped Claws Off on Plane

Drake · 09-19-2004, 05:06 PM

Our Basenji is very nervous and trys to claw his way out of his cage when in cargo during a flight. We absolutely want him with us when we go on our holidays and its too far to drive. He has bloodied his paws and has severely damaged/lost two claws which took a month to heal. Sedatives do not work on him. We have put on doggie boots and taped them to his leg but he worked them off during the flight. Does anyone have any suggestions. Thank you

flyndog · 09-19-2004, 05:25 PM

I would suggest:
1. Leave the dog at a boarding kennel or
2. Stay home.

Rip's Girl · 09-19-2004, 06:00 PM

Not sure how helpful this is, but in addition to Kit's suggestions:

Get him a better cage that he can't get his feet caught in.

Pugdawg1 · 09-19-2004, 06:13 PM

Geez.. I wouldn't put the dog through the stress of flying then. Poor thing.

***Carrie*** · 09-19-2004, 06:30 PM

No way would I put my dog through that just because I wanted him to be with me. That would be putting my wishes, not needs ahead of his welfare. That is just too stressful and awful. I'd get a house sitter or use a good boarding kennel.

Global Paw · 09-19-2004, 06:32 PM

Drake - if you must have your dog with you on vacations, I would certaintly work on getting a better crate.

Are you sure that tranquilzers have no effect? What have you tried?

kerriebeth21 · 09-19-2004, 06:57 PM

You CAN take a dog as carry on IF the crate/carrier fits under the seat in front of you. I know of someone that took a puppy on the plane with them. If you get a soft carrier or one that is flatter it will fit under the seat. Obviously the dog would have to lay down during the flight. I know basenjis are smaller dogs...so maybe finding a carrier that fits under the seat on the plane would be something to look into. Check with your airline company to see which ones allow dogs on the plane...and see what the size requirements are for the carrier.

Otherwise I'd find a friend or kennel the dog.

flyndog · 09-21-2004, 06:19 PM

A Basenji is way to big for travel in the cabin. In additon to fitting under the seat, the carrier has to allow the dog to stand up and turn around comfortably. The pet counts as a carry-ons AND you pay an excess baggage fee on top of that. That's American's policy, anyway. Boy, I wish I was able to stand up and turn around comfortably on the airplane!
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Drake Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 77	Ripped Claws Off on Plane Our Basenji is very nervous and trys to claw his way out of his cage when in cargo during a flight. We absolutely want him with us when we go on our holidays and its too far to drive. He has bloodied his paws and has severely damaged/lost two claws which took a month to heal. Sedatives do not work on him. We have put on doggie boots and taped them to his leg but he worked them off during the flight. Does anyone have any suggestions. Thank you
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09-19-2004, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	I would suggest: 1. Leave the dog at a boarding kennel or 2. Stay home.
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09-19-2004, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 142	Not sure how helpful this is, but in addition to Kit's suggestions: Get him a better cage that he can't get his feet caught in.
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09-19-2004, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 136	Geez.. I wouldn't put the dog through the stress of flying then. Poor thing.
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09-19-2004, 06:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
kerriebeth21 New Ridgeback Mom! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 422 Rep Power: 87	You CAN take a dog as carry on IF the crate/carrier fits under the seat in front of you. I know of someone that took a puppy on the plane with them. If you get a soft carrier or one that is flatter it will fit under the seat. Obviously the dog would have to lay down during the flight. I know basenjis are smaller dogs...so maybe finding a carrier that fits under the seat on the plane would be something to look into. Check with your airline company to see which ones allow dogs on the plane...and see what the size requirements are for the carrier. Otherwise I'd find a friend or kennel the dog.
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09-19-2004, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,430 Rep Power: 287	No way would I put my dog through that just because I wanted him to be with me. That would be putting my wishes, not needs ahead of his welfare. That is just too stressful and awful. I'd get a house sitter or use a good boarding kennel.

09-19-2004, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Global Paw Information Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 129	Drake - if you must have your dog with you on vacations, I would certaintly work on getting a better crate. Are you sure that tranquilzers have no effect? What have you tried?

09-21-2004, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	A Basenji is way to big for travel in the cabin. In additon to fitting under the seat, the carrier has to allow the dog to stand up and turn around comfortably. The pet counts as a carry-ons AND you pay an excess baggage fee on top of that. That's American's policy, anyway. Boy, I wish I was able to stand up and turn around comfortably on the airplane! Kit
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