starcat wrote:
> "edie humperdink" <markdemers15@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:1179383320.416381.135590@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> 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!
>>
>
> I have done this twice in the past year with two different cats, both
while
> flying USAirways and with one transfer.
>
> Rule number one: ALWAYS fly with the cat in the cabin if possible -
it's
> ALWAYS preferable and less stressful to the cat, particularly if there
are
> any delays.
>
> Rule number two: Get the cat checked out by a vet within 10 days before
> flying, regardless of whether the airline requires it or not.
>
> Rule number three: DO NOT use any tranquilizer, regardless of what your
> friends all say (and mine all suggested it, silly people).
>
> Rule number four: Go light on food and water before flight, but chances
are
> the kitty will not want to do either because just putting him/her in the
> carrier is enough to put them on edge.
>
> Rule number five: Make sure your carrier meets all of the airline's
size
> guidelines. If you're flying with kitty in the cabin, each airline will
> have those measurements available on line. My experience is that a
> soft-sided carrier with lots of openings (for ventilation) is best. I'm
> also particularly fond of carriers that have those pads you can put in
the
> bottom that will absorb kitty pee, keeping it away from kitty. They
work
> great.
>
> Finally, rule number six: Lots of TLC for kitty when you reach your
> destination and allow them time to get over their kitty "jet lag."
>
>
Just kidding, but my first thought was wrap him in your cape... Reading
too many Superman comics lately, I guess.... :-)
Kathy
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