It recommends that you avoid feeding a healthy, large-breed adult dog within four hours of takeoff. "Small-breed puppies younger than 16 weeks and less than 10 pounds may be fed a small meal two to three hours before their flight," the site says.
What is considered an empty stomach for a dog?
Dogs have a simple stomach anatomy, just like humans.Because dogs have a simple stomach structure, once the stomach is filled with food, it will empty within a few hours as food moves into the small intestine. After 8 to 10 hours, an empty stomach begins to send signals to the brain stimulating a hunger response.