Re: need advice on flying with a cat

"MaryL" <stancole1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "edie humperdink" <markdemers15@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>I am moving across the country and will take my 5-year-old cat on
>> American Airlines.  He will be traveling in the cargo hold for a 5.5
>> hour flight (assuming no delays).  Should I feed and try to water him
>> right before the trip?  Should I leave some food pellets inside the
>> cage for him to munch on?  Should I worry about bathroom "accidents"?
>> Any advice from experienced travelers will be greatly appreciated!
>>
>
> One additional suggestion:  Take a couple of small cans of cat food with

> you (the kind with pull tabs so you won't need a can opener).  That way,

> you will have a food supply for your cat even if something happens that 
> prevents you from reaching your destination on time.  Canned food also 
> contains a high percentage of water, and that is even more im****tant for

> your cat than food.

MaryL