Honestly? I still don't recommend it if at all possible - even if she's there to keep an eye on it, what is she going to do if there's a problem?
People want a magic pill that will make their animals calm but safe, and that doesn't exist. We have pills that will make them groggy, but that doesn't guarantee calm - some animals become groggy and *more* fearful, and for some animals the amount of drug necessary to make them groggy enough to be quiet is dangerously high. I'll accept that it is occasionally necessary, but it's much better and safer to take a couple of weeks and acclimate your pet to its carrier so they're calm and relaxed without drugs.
Re: As a note, more and more airlines are refusing to fly animals if they're sedated
People want a magic pill that will make their animals calm but safe, and that doesn't exist. We have pills that will make them groggy, but that doesn't guarantee calm - some animals become groggy and *more* fearful, and for some animals the amount of drug necessary to make them groggy enough to be quiet is dangerously high. I'll accept that it is occasionally necessary, but it's much better and safer to take a couple of weeks and acclimate your pet to its carrier so they're calm and relaxed without drugs.