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JoyBee&Ravan

JoyBee&Ravan

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All day on the computer searching for a treatment for Oral cancer to help my Peggy Sue.

Ravan's Blood work came back OK but he's still not acting right. Again today he won't eat.
 
@Amy47
My son will flying & be bringing a cat back from California in a few months. Where does the cat carrier go? Under the seat in front of you? Is it a certain kind of carrier that fits under the seat?
Does anyone sedate their cat ?
My son's a Firefighter & the cat is a Barn cat. A farmer donated it to catch mice at the station. My son had the kitty neutered & keeps it in his room & feeds her. Now he fell in love with her & wants to bring her back to Chicago.
He said she totally freaked out in the car & pooped all over the carrier.( When he took her to the vet)

He's worried how she'll handle the car ride & the Plane!
 
I hope that you're able to find some positive research for Peggy Sue and that Ravan gets back to normal soon, I really thought it was a breakthrough about his BG being too low and he didnt have enough energy. His numbers are looking really good at least :)

RE Flying: Tell your son that most airlines will allow a pet in cabin (under the seat in front of you) but he should call to book the flight because there are only so many pets that they will allow on the flight at a time. Each airline has a set of rules and regulations for having an in-cabin pet. He will probably need a soft shell carrier, they will have the specifications on the airline webpage, sherpa carriers have guarantees for being allowed on planes for some of their sizes so that may be something to look into (they go on sale on amazon often ;)). One thing to note is that if his cat is acting extra stressed or neurotic that they may not allow him to go on the flight. I started Mowgli on Zylkene last night which is a natural supplement that works to calm down some cats. I can say that the Zylkene seemed to work for Mowgli when he moved out here, I will let you know if I notice a difference this time around. It helps if you put the carrier out and about so the cat becomes familiar with it and it isn't a bad idea to put some treats / toys in so that it is seen as a positive place. Some people also use feliway or rescue remedy sprayed in the case for calming before the pet leaves. The cat does go under the seat in front of you and is typically not allowed out of the carrier inside the plane, but they can come out of the kennel during layovers.

I can give you a full report of how our trip went when we come back from our trip to NS if you're interested :)

I wonder where your son got his love for cats? ;)
 
@JoyBee&Ravan

Hi :)! Yes, the carrier goes under the seat in front of you. All airlines have specific rules re: measurements of the carrier & some even check to make sure your pet is able to move around in it when they are checking you in. They want to make sure someone doesn't stuff an oversized pet in a small pet carrier. I have met some people who have used mild sedative for their cat &/or dog for travel, both car or plane. Just talk with the vet & they will recommend something. I highly recommend a carrier with fold down shades so that the cat doesn't see everything & get all upset. The Sherpa brand, specifically their soft sided carrier with mesh panels & the roll down shades, is probably the best one. They were early to get approval by most airlines for Guaranteed On Board Status.

The other recommendation is to make the reservation for the cat early because only so many cats &/or dogs are allowed on each flight.
 
Amy47 said:
Just talk with the vet & they will recommend something.
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NOT a good idea!

Sedating a pet when flying is dangerous and is one of the worst things you can do for the safety of your pet.Sedatives can interfere with regular breathing and other bodily responses, and pets may react differently and unexpectedly to medications when they are in the air. In fact, most airlines will not fly a sedated pet, as it can be a cause of animal death during air transport.

 
Nice cycle for Ravan so far. Do you have a treat you can crumble on his food? Or try parmesan cheese? Or fortiflora?
I hope you can find something that will help Peggy Sue.
 
With a kitty like that I'd make the trip in a car. Practice taking short drives for the next couple months. Cover the carrier with a sheet or something breathable -- Make the carrier a cave. Cut down the sensory input. If a car freaks it out, wait till the jet engines rev and it experiences all the odd and unnatural sensations that come with flying. Gives me anxiety just thinking about it. heh :rolleyes:
 
JoyBee&Ravan said:
Sedating a pet when flying is dangerous and is one of the worst things you can do for the safety of your pet.Sedatives can interfere with regular breathing and other bodily responses, and pets may react differently and unexpectedly to medications when they are in the air. In fact, most airlines will not fly a sedated pet, as it can be a cause of animal death during air transport.
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This actually refers to pets put in cargo. Mike and I have flown with our cats to Europe and back and all over the States.

We never sedated any cats whether they had to be in cargo or under the seat. In cargo, the hold for them is a specific one that is pressurized and temp controlled but it’s important they not have sedatives so they can control their body temp.

If it were me with one cat, I would (and have) use a soft sided carrier that fits under the seat as long as she has room to turn around and lie down. As Amy said, making a reservation ahead is a must as most airlines only allow a certain number of pets in the cabin.
 
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