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