The best way to ensure that the feline is going to be well during the holidays is, of course, let him join us, that is, to travel with us. In this way, we will not have to worry more than necessary about his well-being, and he will be happy to be by our side.
But if it is the first time, many doubts may assail us, so I am going to give you a series of tips for traveling with cats by plane.
Book a month before
As minimum, you have to book a month before Because, although most airlines allow you to carry a cat in the cabin (that is, in its carrier under the seat), sometimes this is not the case, since the maximum number of animals allowed may already be on the plane.
Also, it is very, very important that, if we are going to go to another country, let us notify the destination airport that we will go with a domestic animal to know its rules and conditions.
The carrier has to be approved
The cat must travel in a approved carrier, and it has to be small but can fit well. We can take advantage of the call to the airline to ask how many measures it should be, and what is the maximum weight allowed - normally the carrier with the cat inside should not weigh more than 6kg.
The cat, traveling with iron health
Of course, to travel with the cat he must be healthy. If he is convalescing, it would be best to have someone take care of him since the trip could make him feel bad. But not only do you have to be healthy, but we also have to take your passport with us where the vaccines that have been given, the microchip number, and your data will appear.
How to get him to be calm
Once the appointed day has arrived, it is not advisable to feed him, as it could make him feel bad. In addition, you don't have to sedate him either; what can be done is to spray the carrier with Feliway or other similar products that will help you to be calm.
With these tips and tricks, you and your cat can enjoy your plane trip. 😉
Yes, thank you for having access to this pad. I like kittens and in fact I have a kitten that has had five,
We are glad you like the blog 🙂
Hello, soon I am going to do a transoceanic trip with my cats. One of them, although she gets nervous but assimilates being inside her carrier, but the other is impossible to put her in and be calm. I've tried fumigating the crate with Feliway and it didn't help. I have also given her some cat treats that are to reassure them and it has not worked either, I am quite desperate. Does anyone have any advice that can help me? My last option is to give her a tranquilizer and I really wouldn't like it.
Thank you very much
Hello Beatriz.
I would recommend you try the Men for San calming spray, if the Feliway has not done you well.
It is formulated with lavender, which is a plant that cats find very relaxing, and it is natural.
Another option would be to give him Zylkene.
A greeting.