In a few days I will be taking a one way flight to claim a new hometown. I'm taking my cat onboard with me in a little carrier that will fit under the seat. My cat is not particularly fond of being in a carrier, he likes to have his freedom to roam aimlessly and unrestricted. He doesn't travel well in the car, and thus only goes to and from the vet's office as I get impatient with his continuous meow's that I'm certain can be translated into something along the lines of "get me out of this box!"

Has anyone flown with a cat before, what words of wisdom do you have to make the two hour check in, three and a half hour flight, and hour to the apartment seem to speed by for the poor critter that just wants OUT?

Your vet can give you a sedative to ease the poor baby's nerves.

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Yep, I suggest tranqs, too. When I flew with my dog (he didn't get to be on board, tho' ) I always went to the vet for some pills.

WE love cats but we also know that they aren't the favorite pet of everyone. Besides, there are people who have allergies to cats. If your kitty were yowling away you are likely to get the wrath of the allergics on the flight. Better to travel in stealth and give the kitty a nap.

Here's the fur ball that shares the place with me,

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I know all about cat allergies... I suffer from them as well, even though I live with one of them! I was actually shocked last year when I learned that it is very much accepted and commonplace for airlines to allow pets under 20 lbs on board... but yet they can't serve peanuts!

Cats + Plane = Sedative pills *L*

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