"Cat Protector" wrote in message
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I might be going to a cat show in Las Vegas with my cat Isis and was
wondering if anyone had any tips on how to travel with her by air. I have
read it isn't good to tranquilize a cat for air travel since it could be
problematic. I have also read that bringing the cat as carry-on and being
able to fit the carrier under the seat is ideal but have no clue how much
room there is under the seat for a carrier. I have a small carrier (not
hard
but more sherpa bag-like) but am not sure if it is small enough.

I am guessing the flight will be an hour or so since I'll be going there
from Phoenix. I am concerned that she might need to use the litterbox as
well and I am pretty sure they probably won't allow her out for a bathroom
break. If I also were to fly I plan on bringing her into the vet before
hand
so she is checked out and also has her health certificates with me (This
is
a new vet so I imagine they'll probably give her a rabies shot and
others).

I am also wondering if travelling by car is better or less stressful as a
trip to Vegas is probably at least a 4-6 hour drive by car? I want to do
what is less stressful on Isis. She is ok with car travel short distances
but I am not sure as it is a much longer distance. I also have never been
to
Vegas so I am a bit uneasy. Is air travel better than car travel for a
cat?
If so, which airline is the best to travel with a cat?

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I don't have an answer for you, but this is something I have often worried
about as well.
Not so much for travel, but for moving far distances.
The solution I came up with in my mind, if i was moving across country for
example, with my kitties of course, was instead of flying and dealing with
all that stress and mess and worry, is to rent an RV so they can wander
free, use litter box, eat and drink, etc.
Im not sure what i will do if i need to move overseas. maybe hope to find a
cruise ship that allows pets?ha!