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More than half the pet owners travel by air with their pets. By taking a few precautions, you can make flying safe and healthy for your cat.
Flying as carry-on baggage is much better than the traditional flying in the baggage, for the latter is not always adequately shielded against the extremes of heat and cold and cats cannot be monitored during the flight. Generally, airlines admit pets about 40 pounds, including the weight of the carrier, if the carrier is small enough to fit under the passenger’s seat. To make your cat more comfortable, try taking early morning or late evening flights, for they are cooler in the summer. Flies with a minimum number of stops and the ones less crowded are also better for cats.
Before traveling, make sure that you update your cat’s health and rabies vaccination certificates. Upon arrival, your cat should be exercised and picked up. Your cat’s carrier has to be ventilated on at least two opposite sides, with exterior knobs to prevent blocked airflow and it must be large enough for your cat to move in. Make sure that the label “Live Animal” and the arrows indicating the carrier’s upright position are clear and readable.
More importantly, you should consider whether your cat is comfortable with traveling or not, and if the answer is “no”, please keep in mind that sedation is not the best solution.
This post has been submitted by Ed Beasley. Ed is also one of the primary writer for OPKM and has written many different press releases concerning hexagon bolts.
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