Kitten with a URI and planes?

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I was recently at the vet with my 10 week old rescue kitten. He was diagnosed with what the vet said was just an upper respiratory infection, and he saw no cause to put my cat on any antibiotics or medications. 

I am moving out to Washington from Illinois on Saturday and I'm flying on a plane out there. Is it safe to bring him on a plane if he's still sneezy? Does anyone have any experience or tips on this subject or just flying with a pet in general?

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There are a few members here who have had to fly with their pets and hopefully one will chime in with their experience as I don't have any myself.
So the vet knew you were going to take him on a plane and he saw no issue with that? My concern would be with ear problems and then flying, but honestly I'm basing that on experience with children not cats.
 

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I was recently at the vet with my 10 week old rescue kitten. He was diagnosed with what the vet said was just an upper respiratory infection, and he saw no cause to put my cat on any antibiotics or medications. 

I am moving out to Washington from Illinois on Saturday and I'm flying on a plane out there. Is it safe to bring him on a plane if he's still sneezy? Does anyone have any experience or tips on this subject or just flying with a pet in general?

-Thank You.
My understanding is that most airlines require a letter from a vet attesting to good health and they may look at your cat - so its a guess on my part but if your cat is goopy eyed, sneezing, etc they may refuse him.  As to the concerns about flying with him, i would say it isn't ideal but if its a very minor cold then maybe not a big deal.  Did you discuss this with your vet?
 
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My understanding is that most airlines require a letter from a vet attesting to good health and they may look at your cat - so its a guess on my part but if your cat is goopy eyed, sneezing, etc they may refuse him.  As to the concerns about flying with him, i would say it isn't ideal but if its a very minor cold then maybe not a big deal.  Did you discuss this with your vet?
I have taken him to the vet and he is sneezing but his eye is barely watering and there's not discharge from his nose. I tried getting ahold of my vet today, but it wasn't in. I am calling him tomorrow for sure because I'm scared to fly without knowing. I'd hate to leave him here for four months, but it comes down to his safety in the end.
I am flying southwest and they do not require a certificate of health or shot records.
 

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OK good luk then.  Personally where i live we always put URI cats on meds, and if the cold just started don't be surprised if it gets worse, but in time he will be fine.
 
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