Air Travel With Cat

Obviously you have no interest in the metaphysical or are scared. I have to
wonder if you think pet psychics are also wack jobs?

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"Rob" wrote in message news:%QScd.3743$Ug4.2793@trndny01...
you've got to be kidding me... psychic conversations with cats... what a
whack job. every
time this cat protector person posts, it raises some sort of ridiculous
controversy. i have to
think this guy is just bored and loves to troll this group since everyone
is so responsive.

"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:RTKcd.74157$tU4.49423@okepread06...
I opened up my mind and listened. Humans have the gift but many choose not
to use it. I have always had a special bond with Isis. As for the radio
station, the story was a simple one. I was resting comfortably on the
couch one day. Isis meowed. She didn't want food, she didn't want water
and she didn't want to play. I saw a CD sitting on the table and simply
knew what she wanted so I put it in the stereo and played it. She laid
down and relaxed and thus began Cat Galaxy.

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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
And how did you converse with her? Just how did she communicate her
*desire* to help the radio station? You must have access to some
language
that the rest of us have missed.

MaryL

"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:kaTcd.74201$tU4.17690@okepread06...
I have to
wonder if you think pet psychics are also wack jobs?

I don't think you have to wonder much about that! LOL!

"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:kaTcd.74201$tU4.17690@okepread06...
I have to
wonder if you think pet psychics are also wack jobs?

I don't think you have to wonder much about that! LOL!

Hi,

It can definitely be done! I have moved my cats from Germany to
California last year and they both made it ok. I have to say though
that my female kitty now has intense fear of confined spaces and
generally does not take as well to being held as before. Initially she
was very distant but more recently she has returned to being more than
she was before the move (It has taken her almost a year). Air travel
will be very stressful but so is going by car. Since it is a short
flight I would just take the cat in the passenger cabin. I couldn't do
that since there is a weight limit and my tomcat is huge (~18lbs). As
for sedation, it was discouraged by my vet since it will mess with the
cats ability to regulate its body temperature.

Best Regards,

Matthias

"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?

Hi,

It can definitely be done! I have moved my cats from Germany to
California last year and they both made it ok. I have to say though
that my female kitty now has intense fear of confined spaces and
generally does not take as well to being held as before. Initially she
was very distant but more recently she has returned to being more than
she was before the move (It has taken her almost a year). Air travel
will be very stressful but so is going by car. Since it is a short
flight I would just take the cat in the passenger cabin. I couldn't do
that since there is a weight limit and my tomcat is huge (~18lbs). As
for sedation, it was discouraged by my vet since it will mess with the
cats ability to regulate its body temperature.

Best Regards,

Matthias

"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?

Just in case no one has mentioned it... Security will require that you take
the cat out of the carrier, pass the empty carrier thru scanning machine,
walk thru the metal detector holding the cat. Assuming nothing goes off,
then while you're holding the cat you have to quickly scramble to get the
carrier, your shoes, and any other carryon. Then you have to find a place
to put your shoes on, and put the cat back in the carrier. For a cat show,
doesn't seem worth it...

"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?

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Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time!
www.catgalaxymedia.com

Just in case no one has mentioned it... Security will require that you take
the cat out of the carrier, pass the empty carrier thru scanning machine,
walk thru the metal detector holding the cat. Assuming nothing goes off,
then while you're holding the cat you have to quickly scramble to get the
carrier, your shoes, and any other carryon. Then you have to find a place
to put your shoes on, and put the cat back in the carrier. For a cat show,
doesn't seem worth it...

"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

"Phil P." wrote in message
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:kaTcd.74201$tU4.17690@okepread06...
I have to
wonder if you think pet psychics are also wack jobs?

I don't think you have to wonder much about that! LOL!



not at all, at least they are smart enough pull a scam they can't get caught
at, unlike
your regular psychics. what's the pet going to do, "uh... no, sorry, you're
way off".
my wife's friend uses one for her dog and boy do we laugh behind her back
when
her "psychic" gives her obvious advice.

"Phil P." wrote in message
...

"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:kaTcd.74201$tU4.17690@okepread06...
I have to
wonder if you think pet psychics are also wack jobs?

I don't think you have to wonder much about that! LOL!



not at all, at least they are smart enough pull a scam they can't get caught
at, unlike
your regular psychics. what's the pet going to do, "uh... no, sorry, you're
way off".
my wife's friend uses one for her dog and boy do we laugh behind her back
when
her "psychic" gives her obvious advice.

"Luvskats00" wrote in message
...
Here's another idea. Cats are incorporated in social work situations all
the
time. They are brought to to nursing homes (the elderly respond well to
animals), community areas for the disabled (many connect to the animals),
etc.
That would do so much more for people that cat shows, no?

Whoa - I actually agree w/ you on this one!

cathy