If you are flying with your cat (in an airplane) cats can't fly, would you sedate the cat?
When I've flown with my cat, I've sedated her every time but once. When we do, she meows for a few minutes, then settles down. She doesn't always sleep, but she is restive and calm. The one time we didn't, she yowled the whole flight, chewed a small hole in her carrier and pooped in it halfway through the flight so we had to run to the bathroom and clean everything out. Sedate your cat, especially if its a fearful one. Your vet will give you a pill and the whole experience will be far less traumatic, for your cat, yourself, and the rest of the passengers. Make sure you get very detailed instructions for dosage, and if you can, try it once before you fly so you know how your cat will react. you don't want to find out she's allergic at 30,000 feet.
Taking 2 cats on airplane in cabin?
I don't think you can do that. The only time they allow two animals in the carrier in the cabin is if they're BOTH very small kittens. And I find it appaling that you think you could cram both cats into a carrier small enough to fit under the seat! The only way you can fly with both cats in the cabin would be if someone else if flying with you and paying an additional fee for the second carrier under the seat infront of them. The other option would be a larger crate that both of them are in in the cargo hold. When I flew from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Seattle, WA when I moved cross country I had two cats in one carrier in cargo and a third in his own - as well as my dog in cargo and two carriers with ferrets in the cabin with me and a friend. edit: "Only one pet kennel per ticketed passenger may be accepted for travel in the cabin. The kennel may contain two (2) dogs or two (2) cats but they must be the same species, at least 8-weeks old, and the pet and container can weigh no more than 20 lbs. combined." Hmm so I could be wrong. Last time I flew American a friend had a cat and a kitten and they WOULDN'T allow them in the same crate. Call them and verify this. I still would find it VERY uncomfortable for the cats to be in such a small crate together for a cross-country flight and would NOT recommend doing this despite them allowing it. My hard plastic PetMate crate (DEFINITELY go hard plastic NOT soft - they're very suffocating for cats!) is the dimensions you listed and it's a rather snug carrier just for her - and she's a 10 lb cat. Hardly room for a second cat that's for sure! Mine isn't pink but it's the same model as this one http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js... Definitely recommend - very secure and durable. I've used mine for about a show a month for the past three years.
How do you move to a different state with cats?
We have 8 cats. 6 of them were trapped wild and tamed - and we have moved them 4 times since then. You don't say how long the trip is. You would do well, if it is over 10 or 11 hour drive, to get a sedative from the vet for them, as this trip will scare them. Keep in mind that cats bond to places before they bond to people, and when moved, they immediately try to run away home, so you definitely don't want to let them outside right away. Matter of fact, if you try to walk them on a leash mid-move, they will only cringe and try to run away, scared. They won't do their business unless you have already trained them to do so on "walks" (and I have NEVER seen a cat that did so!) Instead, put them in a crate for the move. We used cardboard boxes from water bottle cases as litter boxes, lined with plastic and with about an inch of litter and put them in the back of the crates. The kittys didn't use them, but they did lay in them! They will use them if they have to! When you get them to the new location, put them in a room for about 2 weeks, with the litter on one side of the room and the food and water on the other side of the room (Rule of thumb: Cats hate to eat where they "go" and hate to "go" where they eat). Put the bed somewhere in the middle, and provide some toys, such as golf balls or furry mice for them to play with. If there is a window, a ladder or table high enough for the kittys to look out the window will be a plus. Put a little butter on their paws so that they can "mark" the area with their paws and bond to your home that much faster.I If they are to be inside cats, you can ignore the rest of this, but if you intend them to be outside cats, then pay attention to the following carefully: After about two weeks, introduce them to the outside gradually. Let them explore the house first (making sure the door to the litterbox - their "safety area" is always open and accessable at that point) and then gradually let them outside, a few minutes at a time, always walking with them, and keeping the door open (if you can) so that they can run back inside if they feels they need to. Eventually, you can move some kitty food next to the door so that they know where that food is, and you will be able to leave them out, knowing that they will come back.
Traveling by car with one/two cats?
My husband and I both would like to adopt a cat or two in the future. The only thing is I travel to see family 2-4 times a year for 1-2 weeks at a time. We also drove which is about 7-8hours. And don’t say “oh, maybe you shouldn’t get a cat if you travel that much”because honestly not every time my husband will going with me, he will be home 1-2 of those travel times. And yes we have family here but not all of them will be willing to stop by and take care of them. Honestly I’d rather bring them with me instead of having someone else do it. I feel like it’s our problem. Anyways we want a cat(s) because we have a son who we want to grow up with a pet. Both my husband and I had cats and dogs growing up so we really would love that bond between our son and cat. Does anyone have advice on the best way to travel with a cat? By car. I’ve heard of disposable litter boxes so when we make pit stops we can have the cat use that
How do you buy a car from a dealer in a different state?
Process of purchasing a vehicle from a different state is not difficult at all and the selling dealer should be able to take care of all the hassle if any. If they are not aware of it, you should probably find a different vehicle. In fact, online vehicle sales is growing rapidly year by year and buyers rarely come to see the cars they buy due to the distance. The process usually follows these steps:Dealer will ask for a deposit amount and will issue a Bill of Sale with that amount noted. Make sure you get this to avoid proving that you have made the deposit if it comes to it.Once you are ready to make a purchase by cash or loan check, dealer will ask for pertinent information to be able to assign title to your nameYou make a payment in full (cash, check, loan, etc...)You sign sale documents either at the dealership or sent to you by mailYou pick-up the vehicle with a temporary tag or arrange delivery of the vehicle to you by dealer or yourself. I suggest using FREE INSTANT VEHICLE SHIPPING QUOTE for transporting your car, motorcycle, truck, van, minivan (disclosure: I help running that company)Dealer should provide you with a title documents in your name within 20 to 30 days (in most states as per their legislation)If you decide to purchase from an individual in a private deal, usually there is a spot on the back of the title issued by the state where you are buying a vehicle, where they will assign the vehicle to you and sign as a seller. It is also a good idea to get a Bill of Sale from them. Does not have to be on a form (sample below) and can be hand written with those basic details of the sale.
Leaving my cats home alone for 3 days?
First, this would not be a prosecutable offense in the US! It's just an owner decision. My take is that 3 days with no one even checking on them is really pushing it. It isn't just the fresh water - what if something happens inside the house, like a pipe bursts? What if one of the cats gets into something and gets really sick? At a minimum, I'd ask someone I trusted to check on them once or even twice a day. The sunroom isn't ideal, but when cats are boarded, they're in a cage, so I don't think confining them to one room is cruel, but a more ideal choice might be to get a couple extra litter boxes to put out, and close the bedroom doors. But for me personally, I won't leave my cats more than one night, and I don't like even doing that.
My cat has puss coming out of his anus with blood, what can I do?
I'm sorry to say, but if you were rejected by Care Credit, you are going to have a difficult time finding veterinary care. Do you have family/friends who can lend you money? If not, you can surrender the kittens to a local rescue where they have a lot of experience dealing with sick kittens & have access to veterinary care. I think it's wonderful that you were able to take these kittens in, but they're going to cost money to take care of, especially if they're sick. Try this site to locate a local rescue: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters.html Also, sometimes local SPCA's have low-cost clinics associated with them, so you may be able to utilize that service if it is available in your area.