TheCatSite.com › Forums › Our Feline Companions › Care & Grooming › Shipping a cat coast to coast
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Shipping a cat coast to coast

post #1 of 4
4/21/11 at 8:27am
Thread Starter 
I am a cat owner with a large mixed-breed longhair cat. I am going from west coast to East coast with her and another cat. The other cat is a small DSH calico so she can probably fit under the seat on the plane. The big cat will be a tight fit. I don't think she's a snub nose - the airline told me to get a note from the vet. Her nose is broad but not a snub. If she's a snub nose I can't ship her. Her photo is at
http://www.midlifedog.com/images-2/a...heliagreat.gif

So to be safe I wondered about ground shipping. Are there any good reliable services?

Last time I shipped cats was simpler!
Reply
post #2 of 4
4/21/11 at 9:04am
When they say snub nose, they're talking about the Persian types.
Reply
post #3 of 4
4/21/11 at 9:28am
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrblanche View Post
When they say snub nose, they're talking about the Persian types.
yes, that pekingnese-dog-rearended a parked car-type is what they are referring to. Your gorgeous girl has the boxy, Maine Coon type
Reply
post #4 of 4
4/21/11 at 9:33am
You should be fine with the long hair cat - but that cat WiLL need to fly in cargo as you only can take one cat with you (per person). If you are flying alone with 2 cats, one can ride in cabin, one in cargo.

Cats needs a vet ok slip for shipping no later then 10 days prior to the flight. I'd have all vet shot records with you just in case.

I would NOT ground ship any of the cats - that's the same as traveling in the car and if you ground ship, why not just get in the car. For a coast to coast trip its much better to fly every one there - much less stress.

Do NOT use seditives even if a vet says its ok - cats have negative reactions and if you drug the cat for flight, you can have serious problems. I've flown with cats and shipped cats with no problems.
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Care & Grooming
TheCatSite.com › Forums › Our Feline Companions › Care & Grooming › Shipping a cat coast to coast