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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:sVBcd.74100$tU4.41311@okepread06... I did check one airline and they allow the cat to be in the cabin but it counts as one piece of carry on luggage. The problem with that is, the flight makes a stop in Salt Lake City before going into Las Vegas. Though the flight is cheaper, it does delay my travel time a bit. There is another airline that goes non-stop into Las Vegas but it is a bit more expensive. If I go non-stop round trip by plane it is 2 hours 20 min, rather than 8-12 hours by car. This is a first trip to Vegas for us as well. Besides the flying or car travel does anyone have tips for the hotel stay. We'll most likely stay at the hotel where the show is being held (will probably be for 3 days since it is a 2 day show) so if anyone has tips on having a cat in a hotel room besides air vs car travel please feel free to post. Doesn't this sound like a lot of stress on Isis? JUST STAY HOME! -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Luvskats00" wrote in message There are several cat carriers that adhere to the airline regulations for under the seat "storage". Before you even do that, though, book the flight where you get confirmation that the airline allows you to travel with your cat. Under no circumstances EVER EVER EVER surrender your cat to the cargo area...even if they stand on their head and swear that it's the cargo area that's safe for pets....don't do it. If necessary, don't go on the flight if they don't let you travel with your cat. As far as being tranquilized, you'll have to discuss that with your vet if that's a good idea. Good luck! |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:wVzcd.74091$tU4.9865@okepread06... 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? -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com I'm interested in anyone who has experience with moving across country with pets. In March, I'll be moving from Nebraska to northern California with a pug, a chow chow and 2 cats. Fortunately I have a minivan, but not quite sure the best way to move all these critters. My thought is to use the large dog crate that I usually use for the chow chow, for the cats. Put them in there with a small litter box, with water and food of course, and let the dogs roam freely in the van. Anyone out there have any other ideas? Thanks, Brigitte |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:wVzcd.74091$tU4.9865@okepread06... 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? -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com I'm interested in anyone who has experience with moving across country with pets. In March, I'll be moving from Nebraska to northern California with a pug, a chow chow and 2 cats. Fortunately I have a minivan, but not quite sure the best way to move all these critters. My thought is to use the large dog crate that I usually use for the chow chow, for the cats. Put them in there with a small litter box, with water and food of course, and let the dogs roam freely in the van. Anyone out there have any other ideas? Thanks, Brigitte |
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In article kgEcd.145301$He1.134581@attbi_s01,
"KellyH" wrote: Doesn't this sound like a lot of stress on Isis? JUST STAY HOME! Yes, he definitely should not drag the poor little moggie about like that just for a show. -- http://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/ |
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In article kgEcd.145301$He1.134581@attbi_s01,
"KellyH" wrote: Doesn't this sound like a lot of stress on Isis? JUST STAY HOME! Yes, he definitely should not drag the poor little moggie about like that just for a show. -- http://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/ |
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"Diane L. Schirf" wrote in message link.net... In article kgEcd.145301$He1.134581@attbi_s01, "KellyH" wrote: Doesn't this sound like a lot of stress on Isis? JUST STAY HOME! Yes, he definitely should not drag the poor little moggie about like that just for a show. -- Diane. Seriously, the cat aside. You have read CPs posts. Can you see him negotiating airports etc. with a cat in tow? |
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"Diane L. Schirf" wrote in message link.net... In article kgEcd.145301$He1.134581@attbi_s01, "KellyH" wrote: Doesn't this sound like a lot of stress on Isis? JUST STAY HOME! Yes, he definitely should not drag the poor little moggie about like that just for a show. -- Diane. Seriously, the cat aside. You have read CPs posts. Can you see him negotiating airports etc. with a cat in tow? |
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"Brigitte" wrote in message ... I'm interested in anyone who has experience with moving across country with pets. In March, I'll be moving from Nebraska to northern California with a pug, a chow chow and 2 cats. Fortunately I have a minivan, but not quite sure the best way to move all these critters. My thought is to use the large dog crate that I usually use for the chow chow, for the cats. Put them in there with a small litter box, with water and food of course, and let the dogs roam freely in the van. Anyone out there have any other ideas? Thanks, Brigitte We moved from Washington State to Texas with three cats in a Suburban. Each cat traveled in a hard-sided travel carrier that was big enough for a small litter box. The trip took several days and they were fine. We let them out when we were in the hotel room. When we evacuated one time for a hurricane, we again had three cats, but only one had come with us from Washington. We put that one (Moxie) and her buddy (Cinder) in the largest carrier together. Rosie, who was semi-feral and being tamed, rode in her own carrier. They all did fine. They didn't use the litter box until after we stopped, but they did eat and drink along the way. I think it's important for cats to travel in a carrier because they are likely to panic and run away if they get out of the car. Dogs are safer in a carrier, too, but when we had dogs, we generally traveled with them loose in the car. They had been trained to behave, so we did not have any problems. Good luck with your move. Annie |
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"Brigitte" wrote in message ... I'm interested in anyone who has experience with moving across country with pets. In March, I'll be moving from Nebraska to northern California with a pug, a chow chow and 2 cats. Fortunately I have a minivan, but not quite sure the best way to move all these critters. My thought is to use the large dog crate that I usually use for the chow chow, for the cats. Put them in there with a small litter box, with water and food of course, and let the dogs roam freely in the van. Anyone out there have any other ideas? Thanks, Brigitte We moved from Washington State to Texas with three cats in a Suburban. Each cat traveled in a hard-sided travel carrier that was big enough for a small litter box. The trip took several days and they were fine. We let them out when we were in the hotel room. When we evacuated one time for a hurricane, we again had three cats, but only one had come with us from Washington. We put that one (Moxie) and her buddy (Cinder) in the largest carrier together. Rosie, who was semi-feral and being tamed, rode in her own carrier. They all did fine. They didn't use the litter box until after we stopped, but they did eat and drink along the way. I think it's important for cats to travel in a carrier because they are likely to panic and run away if they get out of the car. Dogs are safer in a carrier, too, but when we had dogs, we generally traveled with them loose in the car. They had been trained to behave, so we did not have any problems. Good luck with your move. Annie |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:wVzcd.74091$tU4.9865@okepread06... 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. Hi, C.P. Even if it were advisable to tranquilize the cat, which it is not, you might be in violation of some of the cat show rules. I don't know about cat shows, but horse shows, and I believe dog shows, can disqualify or severly penalize people who try to exhibit animals that have been drugged. Annie |
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