Hi
We are in the process of planning a permanent move to Australia from the USA, and will be taking our gorgeous kitty with us. I have looked into the immigration rules etc, and have that sorted out, but have questions regarding the safety and comfort of cats traveling in the air for that length of time.
Has anyone got any experience or advice regarding travel of this distance? How did the cats cope? Were they able to eat and drink inbetween flights, or during? Just how scary is it for a cat? (Ours is timid around people and loud noises after a traumatic time at the vet getting speyed a few months ago). I've also read that giving cats drugs to relax them is not a good idea, as it can cause shock at high altitude. I'm quite concerned, but definitely will take her with us, she is part of our family.
nwk
We are in the process of planning a permanent move to Australia from the USA, and will be taking our gorgeous kitty with us. I have looked into the immigration rules etc, and have that sorted out, but have questions regarding the safety and comfort of cats traveling in the air for that length of time.
Has anyone got any experience or advice regarding travel of this distance? How did the cats cope? Were they able to eat and drink inbetween flights, or during? Just how scary is it for a cat? (Ours is timid around people and loud noises after a traumatic time at the vet getting speyed a few months ago). I've also read that giving cats drugs to relax them is not a good idea, as it can cause shock at high altitude. I'm quite concerned, but definitely will take her with us, she is part of our family.
nwk