You Im going to be flying for the first time with my dog. He’s very active. Is there anything I can give him to help settle him down for a 3.5 hour flight. A friend recommended Benadryl

Updated On December 4th, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 18 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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No, no Benadryl. It's not used as a sedative and actually can have the opposite effect on dogs. It can make some dogs more hyper. Typically medication isn't needed for dogs when flying, even if they are very active. Usually the new sounds and smells keeps them quiet. You can speak with Rascal's vet to see if there are any medications that can be prescribed for him just in case.

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