Do animals get jet lag?

[cornu aspersum]

If so, how is this treated between transports across different time zones or is the jet lag allowed to simply wear off?

 

[The Alligator Lad]

I know Zoo animals are usually confined to their indoor quarters for a few days up to a week after being moved to a new enclosure via a plane, though this may just be a method of quarantine and acclimatisation to the new habitat.

 

[cornu aspersum]

I know Zoo animals are usually confined to their indoor quarters for a few days up to a week after being moved to a new enclosure via a plane, though this may just be a method of quarantine and acclimatisation to the new habitat.

So it is likely that quarantine may just solve the problem even though jet lag isn't why it's attempted.

 

[Strathmorezoo]

If so, how is this treated between transports across different time zones or is the jet lag allowed to simply wear off?

I have no idea, but, what a good question

 

[The Alligator Lad]

I found an article about dogs getting jet-lag, though I didn't read more than the google preview as the language used in the article was so unbearably cringe-worthy.

 

[The Alligator Lad]

So it is likely that quarantine may just solve the problem even though jet lag isn't why it's attempted.

Most animals are sedated while being moved via plane so that may negate the effects of jet lag as well.

 

[cornu aspersum]

Most animals are sedated while being moved via plane so that may negate the effects of jet lag as well.

I thought sedation of animals on flights was risky and not used unless in rare circumstances?

 

[Aardwolf]

I thought sedation of animals on flights was risky and not used unless in rare circumstances?

It is very uncommon for zoo animals to be sedated when being transported by air, or by ground, for that matter, though I suspect it’s a common misconception by the public that they are

 

[cornu aspersum]

It is very uncommon for zoo animals to be sedated when being transported by air, or by ground, for that matter, though I suspect it’s a common misconception by the public that they are

Thanks. Is there any prominent problems an animal may face if it is sedated?

 

[Aardwolf]

Thanks. Is there any prominent problems an animal may face if it is sedated?

Death would be the main one. You really don't want to sedate an animal unless you're in a position to be able to monitor it while it's under. I don't know if you've ever seen the sort of shipping crate that a zoo animal is transported in, but they're generally pretty sealed up. There's ventilation holes, of course, and usually food and water ports, but you don't really have much access to the animal inside, or even all that much in the way of visibility. Besides, if the animal started having a bad reaction, rolled into a position in which it could breath, or anything like that, you wouldn't really be able to open the crate and do much if you're in the middle of an airport cargo facility.

Also, to be honest, you really just don't need to. Most animals tend to get calm and quiet when they're in a dark place like a crate. It helps even more if the animal was receiving crate training and is comfortable with the process, and more still if the animal is accompanied by a care team, which is usually how large animal shipments between zoos occur, whether it's by ground or by FedEx/DHL/other cargo flyers.

 

[The Alligator Lad]

It is very uncommon for zoo animals to be sedated when being transported by air, or by ground, for that matter, though I suspect it’s a common misconception by the public that they are

My bad, the instance I was thinking of the animals were sedated in order to move them into the transportation crates, they were awake during the flight.

 

[Jambo]

I know Zoo animals are usually confined to their indoor quarters for a few days up to a week after being moved to a new enclosure via a plane, though this may just be a method of quarantine and acclimatisation to the new habitat.

This is usually the case for all animals who are moving to a new facility. It's important to monitor them whilst they settle in, and usually these confined quarters provide more of an easier way to access and monitor the animals. Acclimating to the new facility and keepers is equally important too before they go on display.

 

[lintworm]

If so, how is this treated between transports across different time zones or is the jet lag allowed to simply wear off?

Why would they not get jetlag . Other animals have a circadian rythm too, so it would be very strange if only humans get a jet lag from altering it....

 

[cornu aspersum]

Why would they not get jetlag . Other animals have a circadian rythm too, so it would be very strange if only humans get a jet lag from altering it....

It is a bit stupid on my part looking back at it, but I was genuinely wondering how they were affected by it since I never heard of this being treated before. I suppose I also didn't want to say that they do have jet lag or don't since I am not very knowledgeable about animal behaviour.

 

[lintworm]

It is a bit stupid on my part looking back at it, but I was genuinely wondering how they were affected by it since I never heard of this being treated before. I suppose I also didn't want to say that they do have jet lag or don't since I am not very knowledgeable about animal behaviour.

If I thought it was a stupid question, I wouldn't have answered it . In hindsight many things are obvious. With such questions it sometimes helps to answer it by turning the question around, so instead of do they get --> don't they get.

 

[cornu aspersum]

With such questions it sometimes helps to answer it by turning the question around, so instead of do they get --> don't they get.

I hope to use that technique more in the future.