What Do I Need To Know For Bringing My Cat On A Plane?

Seeing dogs on a plane is not an uncommon occurrence, but it is less common for you to see cats on a plane; if you are moving, however - or if you are going to be going on a long vacation - you might be wondering what steps you must take to bring your cat with you. And while no one would call the process necessary to be able to travel with your cat "easy," it is nevertheless doable, and it is made even more doable when you know the steps that will make the task smoother.

First off, you should know that each airline has their own policies regarding traveling with pets; before you buy your ticket, make sure the airline in question will allow you to do so (most will charge a carry-on bag fee for your animal, and will also count it as your carry-on), and notify the airline when you purchase your ticket that you plan to travel with a pet.

Before you travel, make sure that you know the security measures required for bringing an animal with you, as things will go much more smoothly if you are in adherence with all of these.

The day before you travel, you should give your cat half the food they typically have, and on the day of travel, you should consider giving your cat a mild sedative to take the edge off of what could otherwise be a very stressful day for them. Make sure the travel crate you are using has enough room for a small litter box, and in the absence of this, you should use absorbent materials on the bottom of the litter box; also, you should cover your cat's crate with a light towel - something that will still allow air to reach them, but that will give them a darker, safer place of travel!

Make sure you are aware of any additional things you will need to know in order to follow the specific guidelines of the airline on which you and your cat will be traveling, but when you follow these tips, you will be in good shape for traveling with your cat.

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