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From: wanttaja@ssc-vax.UUCP (Ronald J Wanttaja)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: pets and planes (Aspirin warning)
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Date: Thu, 12-Dec-85 12:32:36 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 12 12:32:36 1985
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> >I am interested in any information about transporting a pet
> >by plane.  Any information, such as how does it affect the pet,
> >drugs given to the pet, and any other related information
> >would be appreciated. (I am thinking about transporting a medium
> >sized dog ~ 50 lbs.)
> 
> Tranquilizers are available - however, I am reluctant to dope up an animal.
> You could also give it a fraction of an aspirin tablet - about half for a
> 50 pound animal - this calms him down and is cheaper. 

Just a warning... the original posters are talking about dogs.

DO NOT give aspirin to a cat!  It is toxic to them.

Ron W.
(ssc-vax!wanttaja)