I personally recommend that you do not give any sedatives --- depending
on a kitty, it will give a very weird reaction -almost they try so hard
to go against what the drug is trying to do and act very disturbed.
I traveled with Ayumi (she was very feral at that time)from Japan to
seoul, Seoul to
I've taken Tucson a couple of times across the country. I never gave her
ACE---I was prepared for all possibilities---had a backpack that weighed a
ton with food, water, wipes, leash, collars, health cert, toys, towels, and
on and on. She slept the whole way. I had to change planes and opened
I agree with the suggestions to not use any sedative. It has been my
experience that the feeling of not being in control of themselves makes
them stress out even more. It sounds like this kitty is tame and would
probably be better off with out the Ace. Don't forget that big towel to
wrap
Can you let kitty spend some time in the carrier at home, in and out to
get used to it...
Then a couple short trips in the car and if she doesn't freak I don't
think she would
know the difference of going off the ground...
Also if she bonds with you and knows your voice she will be comforted
Good suggestion Tad! Depending on how much time you have you can also
start feeding in the carrier to get her used to feeling safe in there.
Nina
Tad Burnett wrote:
Can you let kitty spend some time in the carrier at home, in and out
to get used to it...
Then a couple short trips in the car
I would not drug a cat before flying, especially not without a FULL medical
workup
(including a heart ultrasound). Cats are just as affected by pressure and
altitude
changes as humans are, and any drug given will have a much stronger effect in
the
air. This sometimes can lead to medical issues.
And the short car ride could be to a Kentucky Fried Chicken which
would be placed near the carrier on the way home and shared at home
thus the carrier / car ride become something to look forward to next time..
Tad
Nina wrote:
Good suggestion Tad! Depending on how much time you have you can
Very helpful, thanks - I'd heard that it can make them
disassociative when they're coming out of it - not knowing where
they are, etc.
Gloria
At 03:26 PM 5/11/2006, you wrote:
Acepromazine for a cat? This was first choice
sedative? WOW! Tough stuff for kitty IMO, especially since he's
Re your last comment, right! I was thinking I might need the Ace
more than Gizmo...!
Gloria
At 03:38 PM 5/11/2006, you wrote:
I've taken Tucson a couple of times across the country. I never gave her
ACE---I was prepared for all possibilities---had a backpack that weighed a
ton with food,
Right, thanks to you all for the mention of the towel. Hadn't thought of that.
Gloria
At 05:09 PM 5/11/2006, you wrote:
I agree with the suggestions to not use any sedative. It has been
my experience that the feeling of not being in control of themselves
makes them stress out even more.
Yup - been doing that. Started some Rescue Remedy too. Someone
suggested a little Benadryl the morning of the flight...?
Gloria
At 05:25 PM 5/11/2006, you wrote:
Can you let kitty spend some time in the carrier at home, in and out
to get used to it...
Then a couple short trips in the car
Thanks a million, folks - everyone - this has been SO wonderfully
helpful. Don't know what I'd do without you.
Gloria
At 07:30 PM 5/11/2006, you wrote:
And the short car ride could be to a Kentucky Fried Chicken which
would be placed near the carrier on the way home and shared at home
thus
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