I am getting ready to move from South Korea back to the United States this summer. I have 2 Toy Poodles that are 14.5 years old. They are now both deaf and one is almost blind as well. I plan on traveling with them in the cabin because the blind dog also has diabetes, cushings disease, and seizures; and needs to be monitored. The cushings disease has really changed her personality over this last year and she is very active compared to her previous personality. She acts like she is no longer crate trained, and has a hard time settling down to rest when a lot of things are going on. I am in the process of trying to retrain her in the crate. I tried to give her Rescue Remedy today to calm her down, but it did not do anything. She continually scratched at the door and sides of the crate and would not lay down. She has ruined the zippers on 2 crates now.
I am concerned that she will not settle down on the flight, which is about an 11-13 hour trip. She is also too old to put to sleep for the flight. I don't want her upset and disturbing other people and need some ideas or advice. Does anyone know of a remedy that is safe for an older dog to calm them down during long flights? When I moved overseas 2 years ago, both of my dogs could hear and see; so I used my voice to calm them down. This time, I can't use my voice to calm them down and sooth them. I read that putting a shirt of mine in the crate might help to comfort them. I would really appreciate any suggestions or ideas!!!
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