Monday, April 30, 2012

How to Prepare your Cat for Long Distance Travel

By Marlon Haluka


Getting ready is the essential thing to traveling very long distances with a cat. You cannot simply stick the dog quickly inside a pet carrier the way you may well had you been driving locally. A skittish feline over a long car or airplane ride will make your journeys more stress filled during and after arrival. The ASPCA recommends sticking with your cat's routine while traveling--from feeding schedules to toilet breaks or fun time.

Before Heading you must Consult your vet about where you're going. Find out about diseases prevalent there, vaccination requirements, what weather conditions are like and when all of these things will have an affect on your cat. An airline will need a health certificate for that cat, issued within Ten days of departure; a vehicle trip has a certificate from within 30 days.

Choose a carrier that is well-ventilated and large enough for the cat or dog to get up, keep moving around in and stretch. Prevent letting the kitten out of the cage, unless leashed, and soon you arrive at where you are going. Ensure any crate is USDA-approved for shipping if you fly.

For Air Travel

Seek advice from airlines for animal policies. Ask whether or not your cat can travel together with you or maybe it must travel in the cargo area. (It's better for the cat to become in your area.) Find out about limits how many animals anyone will bring, what kind of carrier you will need, health-related requirements and costs.

Placed the carrier outside in the house a couple of days before you decide to journey so your cat will have used to it. Allow her to explore the cage as she pleases. Take a few short car rides together with your cat in the days before leaving if traveling by car.

Look for towns along your route for unforeseen emergency vet locations. Wrap up your cat's tags and medical and vaccination records. Several states require rabies records data for those animals crossing state lines. You will also need these when boarding a plane.

Arrange for stops at motels that welcome cats. Hotels that take cats are less plentiful than those allowing dogs. Search hotel websites, call area pet shelters or visit animal-oriented interactions to find cat-friendly locations. Inquire about weight restrictions, deposits or fees, variety of animals allowed and whether you are able to leave the cat alone inside the room.




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