| Whether it be by car, by train, by airplane or | | | | By Train or By Bus |
| boat, it's not always easy to travel with your cat. | | | | Train and bus companies generally do not accept |
| It is necessary to always arrange certain things in | | | | cat unless they are in there kennels. Certain ones, |
| advance - the tickets, an adequate kennel, | | | | however, allow passengers to keep their cat on |
| tranquilizers, and water - in order to assure him | | | | leash. The fees are usually minimal, consult the |
| maximum comfort and avoid any irregular | | | | companies before hand. |
| meowing during the many hours of travel... | | | | By Plane |
| Cat shows, week ends in the family cabin, or big | | | | For cats weighing less than 5 kilograms, (a little |
| vacations... For a civilized chat, the opportunities to | | | | more than 10 pounds), staying in the cabin is |
| travel are seldom missed. A worthy master who | | | | allowed if they are in a kennel. But each airline has |
| deserves to be called such will always plan ahead | | | | it's own rules, and can not exceed a certain |
| so that his animal experiences the transportation | | | | number of animals allowed on the plane. It is thus |
| in the best of conditions. Certain animals are | | | | necessary to plan ahead to assure oneself a spot |
| familiarized at a young age with transportation | | | | on board. In the cargo, cats travel in kennels that |
| from one place to another, and they accept the | | | | can be reserved or bought from the airline. The |
| situation perfectly, however others struggle with | | | | cargo is heated and pressurized so your cat will |
| being moved around so much. | | | | travel in good conditions. Nevertheless, he will |
| If the owner of the cat intends on staying in a | | | | suffer slightly without the presence of his master. |
| hotel, he mustn't forget to find out if his feline | | | | In this case, it is better to give him tranquilizers to |
| travelling companion will be admitted (only 1 hotel | | | | ease his anguish. |
| out of 6 accept clients with their pets). In all | | | | For fees included with the ticket price consult |
| cases, always remember this precaution: to | | | | your airline. |
| always attach an identification tag to your cat's | | | | By Boat |
| collar. A nervous and anxious animal will always | | | | Ships are not usually well equipped for animal |
| run away quickly! | | | | transportation. Usually, animals would travel in |
| By Car | | | | cages. In certain boats, animals are tolerated in |
| Even for a short trip, it is always preferred to | | | | the cabins. For a small sea voyage, by ferry for |
| use a kennel or cage. Nevertheless, is the cat is | | | | example, you can generally use a portable kennel. |
| calm and reliable, you can always make an | | | | Once again, there are not rules, it is best to |
| exception to the rule: the can will always be able | | | | consult the company. Generally, the advantage of |
| to sit on the knees of the passengers, but the | | | | taking a boat instead of the others is the extra |
| kennel must always be within reach. | | | | space. Your cat will be able to walk on the deck |
| If used, the kennel must be placed so that even | | | | with his master. The inconvenience however is a |
| sudden breaking, stopping or starting will not | | | | longer voyage and seasickness, which most cats |
| make it fall. Above all, never put the cat in neither | | | | are prone to. |
| in the trunk nor should he be left in a vehicle | | | | Foreign Travel |
| without sufficient air circulation or to much sun | | | | Whether it be Rome, Vienna or Athens, before |
| exposure, which could put him at risk for heat | | | | taking your cat to a foreign country, it is |
| exhaustion. If the trip lasts several hours, give him | | | | necessary to know what vaccinations and |
| water and let him out to relieve himself from | | | | documents are demanded by the country. |
| time to time when nature calls. It's better to not | | | | It's good to know that Air France has a database |
| feed him too much before leaving, which could | | | | of information that indicates the formalities to |
| cause car sickness. Certain cats are subject to | | | | comply with in whatever country. If not, you can |
| this, so it is always prudent to consult your | | | | always consult the embassy or consulate of the |
| veterinarian, who will prescribe a medicine that | | | | concerned country. |
| prevents noxiousness and that won't cause | | | | Most of the time, your cat will need to have a |
| drowsiness. If your cat is really irritated, seems | | | | recent certificate of health, given by a qualified |
| uncomfortable or bothered, but is not vomiting, | | | | veterinarian. |
| your cat will need a tranquilizer. | | | | |