IPATA does not recommend giving tranquilizers to any pet when they travel by air. Sedation does suppress respiratory and body temperature regulation, and has other negative effects on the animal's physiology.

IPATA supports alternatives to sedation including crate training in advance so that the pet will be more comfortable during travel.

Please contact or an IPATA Professional Pet Shipper for more information.

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