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Hello,
I'm moving across the country with my 1 yr old male neutered cat, Professor Growleypants. Kitty and I are flying, so any tips about how to best deal with him on the airplane are much appreciated. According to the FAA he will NOT be going through the metal detector, so does that mean he has to be on a leash in order to accompany me through the metal detector? And since he was microchipped by the SPCA, will this set off the detector?? I'll have a health certificate for him and am considering getting a sedative from the vet as well since he's very skiddish normally.
Also, the Professor and I will be staying at my mother's condo for a few months. I really want to make sure he settles into his new home as fast and easy as possible and avoiding ANY marking of the territory so that mom welcomes him. I'll be bringing dirty linens like my bedspread that he is used to and that will have his and my scent on them, but I also thought he might be more comfy if I brought (yes this is gross) used litter with me. My thinking is that he'll be like, "oh, I've already marked this territory, I guess its mine and everything's cool."
Lastly, the Professor's new home has lots of woods and trails nearby, whereas up till now he has been an urban kitty. I'm thinking of getting his outdoor shots and seeing if he'll take to a leash and getting some exercise in the woods with me (since he has a little potbelly already and has been eating diet food --Wellness-- for a few months now with no marked difference). How to best ease him into this and used to the leash?
Thanks for your tips!
-A.A.
I'm moving across the country with my 1 yr old male neutered cat, Professor Growleypants. Kitty and I are flying, so any tips about how to best deal with him on the airplane are much appreciated. According to the FAA he will NOT be going through the metal detector, so does that mean he has to be on a leash in order to accompany me through the metal detector? And since he was microchipped by the SPCA, will this set off the detector?? I'll have a health certificate for him and am considering getting a sedative from the vet as well since he's very skiddish normally.
Also, the Professor and I will be staying at my mother's condo for a few months. I really want to make sure he settles into his new home as fast and easy as possible and avoiding ANY marking of the territory so that mom welcomes him. I'll be bringing dirty linens like my bedspread that he is used to and that will have his and my scent on them, but I also thought he might be more comfy if I brought (yes this is gross) used litter with me. My thinking is that he'll be like, "oh, I've already marked this territory, I guess its mine and everything's cool."
Lastly, the Professor's new home has lots of woods and trails nearby, whereas up till now he has been an urban kitty. I'm thinking of getting his outdoor shots and seeing if he'll take to a leash and getting some exercise in the woods with me (since he has a little potbelly already and has been eating diet food --Wellness-- for a few months now with no marked difference). How to best ease him into this and used to the leash?
Thanks for your tips!
-A.A.