By EveLyne G.
Whether it be by car, by train, by airplane or boat, it’s notalways easy to travel with your cat. It is necessary to alwaysarrange certain things in advance – the tickets, an adequatekennel, tranquilizers, and water – in order to assure himmaximum comfort and avoid any irregular meowing during the manyhours of travel…
Cat shows, week ends in the family cabin, or big vacations… Fora civilized chat, the opportunities to travel are seldom missed.A worthy master who deserves to be called such will always planahead so that his animal experiences the transportation in thebest of conditions. Certain animals are familiarized at a youngage with transportation from one place to another, and theyaccept the situation perfectly, however others struggle withbeing moved around so much.
If the owner of the cat intends on staying in a hotel, hemustn’t forget to find out if his feline travelling companionwill be admitted (only 1 hotel out of 6 accept clients withtheir pets). In all cases, always remember this precaution: toalways attach an identification tag to your cat’s collar. Anervous and anxious animal will always run away quickly!
By Car
Even for a short trip, it is always preferred to use a kennel orcage. Nevertheless, is the cat is calm and reliable, you canalways make an exception to the rule: the can will always beable to sit on the knees of the passengers, but the kennel mustalways be within reach.
If used, the kennel must be placed so that even sudden breaking,stopping or starting will not make it fall. Above all, never putthe cat in neither in the trunk nor should he be left in avehicle without sufficient air circulation or to much sunexposure, which could put him at risk for heat exhaustion. Ifthe trip lasts several hours, give him water and let him out torelieve himself from time to time when nature calls. It’s betterto not feed him too much before leaving, which could cause carsickness. Certain cats are subject to this, so it is alwaysprudent to consult your veterinarian, who will prescribe amedicine that prevents noxiousness and that won’t causedrowsiness. If your cat is really irritated, seems uncomfortableor bothered, but is not vomiting, your cat will need atranquilizer.
By Train or By Bus
Train and bus companies generally do not accept cat unless theyare in there kennels. Certain ones, however, allow passengers tokeep their cat on leash. The fees are usually minimal, consultthe companies before hand.
By Plane
For cats weighing less than 5 kilograms, (a little more than 10pounds), staying in the cabin is allowed if they are in akennel. But each airline has it’s own rules, and can not exceeda certain number of animals allowed on the plane. It is thusnecessary to plan ahead to assure oneself a spot on board. Inthe cargo, cats travel in kennels that can be reserved or boughtfrom the airline. The cargo is heated and pressurized so yourcat will travel in good conditions. Nevertheless, he will sufferslightly without the presence of his master. In this case, it isbetter to give him tranquilizers to ease his anguish.
For fees included with the ticket price consult your airline.
By Boat
Ships are not usually well equipped for animal transportation.Usually, animals would travel in cages. In certain boats,animals are tolerated in the cabins. For a small sea voyage, byferry for example, you can generally use a portable kennel. Onceagain, there are not rules, it is best to consult the company.Generally, the advantage of taking a boat instead of the othersis the extra space. Your cat will be able to walk on the deckwith his master. The inconvenience however is a longer voyageand seasickness, which most cats are prone to.
Foreign Travel
Whether it be Rome, Vienna or Athens, before taking your cat toa foreign country, it is necessary to know what vaccinations anddocuments are demanded by the country.
It’s good to know that Air France has a database of informationthat indicates the formalities to comply with in whatevercountry. If not, you can always consult the embassy or consulateof the concerned country.
Most of the time, your cat will need to have a recentcertificate of health, given by a qualified veterinarian. Somedocuments proving that your cat does not have rabies might alsobe necessary
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