I'm moving from Michigan to Texas in May. I'm trying to decide what would be the easiest way to get my 3 cats down there.
Option 1 is to fly them, it's about 3-4 hours for the flight but Mama has a strong heart murmur and Otis has comprimised kidney functioning meaning we wouldn't be able to sedate them. Baby Girl hates being alone but we would be able to sedate her. I'd be worried that stress would affect Mama's heart.
Option 2 is to drive them but it's over 24 hours to drive and I don't know how they would tolerate a long drive like that. Otis and Mama don't mind the car but Baby Girl can't stand it. Once again though we could sedate Baby Girl for the drive but not for the full 24 hours.
Has anyone had to fly their cats and if so how did they handle it? Are they allowed on the airplane under your seat or do they have to be placed under the plane? If they have to be placed under the plane do the people handle them carefully? Does the change in pressure affect them? Any information/experience would be greatly appriciated!
Option 1 is to fly them, it's about 3-4 hours for the flight but Mama has a strong heart murmur and Otis has comprimised kidney functioning meaning we wouldn't be able to sedate them. Baby Girl hates being alone but we would be able to sedate her. I'd be worried that stress would affect Mama's heart.
Option 2 is to drive them but it's over 24 hours to drive and I don't know how they would tolerate a long drive like that. Otis and Mama don't mind the car but Baby Girl can't stand it. Once again though we could sedate Baby Girl for the drive but not for the full 24 hours.
Has anyone had to fly their cats and if so how did they handle it? Are they allowed on the airplane under your seat or do they have to be placed under the plane? If they have to be placed under the plane do the people handle them carefully? Does the change in pressure affect them? Any information/experience would be greatly appriciated!