Has anyone used this when flying their cats to a long distancerelocation? Is is approved by the airlines?
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Have not used this for flying my cats-but I thought you should know my experience with this product. 2 of my 3 cats munched on this the first time (3rd cat wouldn't eat it). Second go around none of the 3 would eat it. I can't even say if it works because they wouldn't ever eat it after that-I finally threw it out.
2092749
I really doubt it would help. It's not a sedative but has natural ingredients that may calm them. I would ask your vet . . . :-)
2092750
In my experience this didn't do anything for my cats. I work in a veterinary practice and would recommend only giving your cat medication before flying if your cat has SERIOUS anxiety. In the event that you pet has an adverse reaction to anything you give them, you would not be able to get any assistance while in flight which could be a very dangerous situation. If you're carrying on your cats they probably won't need anything unless they're a little bonkers normally. Avoid ever putting you pets in cargo..
2200608
HI Todd, I am not sure because I have not used this on a plane. My cat uses it at home and sleeps in it and I can carry her places in it easily. It is tall, not sure if it will fit under the plane seat but this is what I found online- You may want to check with the airline. soft sided kennels "You and your pet will travel in style with Petmate's Soft Sided Kennels. Perfect for general or in-cabin airline travel, these cozy kennels feature plush kennel bedding, a 2-door design for both top and front loading, mesh walls to promote healthy air flow, a convenient carrying handle and comfortable shoulder strap. The exterior rear pocket allows you to bring all your pet's essentials. Meets most in-cabin airline requirements. Be sure to check with your airline well in advance of your travels to learn about their individual requirements. Available in a variety of sizes and colors:" Medium 17&#8243; x 10&#8243; x 10&#8243; Large 20&#8243; x 11.5&#8243; x 12&#8243;
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I'm not sure if it's FAA approved, I'd say might be a tight fit for your pup! My kitten is just 6 pounds and right now he's very comfortable but I see another carrier in his future! This is very well made product!! I am happy with it for now!
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This bag should work for an 11-12 pound Shih Tzu. My cats are 14 and 18 pounds - not a lot of room for either of them to stand up and move around, but they both seemed to have plenty of room and were comfortable. That being said, cats seem to like something that is a little confining when they travel. I don't know if it is FAA approved - the product description states that it is 100% airline compliant. For the price, it is a great value and even if you only used it to go back and forth the the vet it would be worthwhile for that. One thing it has that not all soft carriers have is a zippable opening that you can open and pet your dog or drop in treats. This bag should work for an 11-12 pound Shih Tzu. My cats are 14 and 18 pounds - not a lot of room for either of them to stand up and move around, but they both seemed to have plenty of room and were comfortable. That being said, cats seem to like something that is a little confining when they travel. I don't know if it is FAA approved - the product description states that it is 100% airline compliant. For the price, it is a great value and even if you only used it to go back and forth the the vet it would be worthwhile for that. One thing it has that not all soft carriers have is a... » Read More This bag should work for an 11-12 pound Shih Tzu. My cats are 14 and 18 pounds - not a lot of room for either of them to stand up and move around, but they both seemed to have plenty of room and were comfortable. That being said, cats seem to like something that is a little confining when they travel. I don't know if it is FAA approved - the product description states that it is 100% airline compliant. For the price, it is a great value and even if you only used it to go back and forth the the vet it would be worthwhile for that. One thing it has that not all soft carriers have is a zippable opening that you can open and pet your dog or drop in treats. « Show Less
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Marilynoz, I am sure that this carrying case will work just fine for you. The case is soft, but both ends of the case are semi-firm. Just enough so that the case retains it shape, but flexible enough that you can collapse the ends down to fit under seat in front you. My two Shih Tzus did well, on their first flight. An international 6.5 hour flight, not including the long wait at the airport needed for international hops. My dogs are 8 and 9lbs and I opted for a separate carry bag for both of them. But your kitties might be able to tolerate one anthers company in the same carry case on a less lengthy journey. Happy Travels!!
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No it isnt airline approved, it is also very fragile, I am very disappointed. The first one I had looked grand but when I moved my cat who weighes less than 5 kg, the perspex lid cracked in four places from the handle. Amazon sent me an immediate replacement but the door mechanism collapsed the third time I used it. They're just too fragile for the job unfortunately
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I used with Delta. Ohio to California. Airlines like you to replace the plastic screws with metal- can order w kennel. Purchase 1-2 water bowls that attach to the door. Freeze the water then attach just before flight. Need to put absorb ant pads under the blanket. Safe travels.
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It doesn't need to be airline-approved, but it does need to meet your particular airline's requirements for pets in the cabin. I checked with various airlines that I considered flying, and it met all of their requirements. I eventually used it on Alaska Airlines. This carrier has a handy zippered porthole to pet the animal without allowing much room for it to get out. Airline rules say the entire animal must remain inside the carrier at all times. This carrier also has seat belt guides, so it can be placed on a seat and buckled in securely. We fortunately had an empty seat next to us, so I did this for part of the flight, and did not have to pay for a second seat at full fare! It doesn't need to be airline-approved, but it does need to meet your particular airline's requirements for pets in the cabin. I checked with various airlines that I considered flying, and it met all of their requirements. I eventually used it on Alaska Airlines. This carrier has a handy zippered porthole to pet the animal without allowing much room for it to get out. Airline rules say the entire animal must remain inside the carrier at all times. This carrier also has seat belt guides, so it can be placed on a seat and buckled in securely. We fortunately had an empty seat next... » Read More It doesn't need to be airline-approved, but it does need to meet your particular airline's requirements for pets in the cabin. I checked with various airlines that I considered flying, and it met all of their requirements. I eventually used it on Alaska Airlines. This carrier has a handy zippered porthole to pet the animal without allowing much room for it to get out. Airline rules say the entire animal must remain inside the carrier at all times. This carrier also has seat belt guides, so it can be placed on a seat and buckled in securely. We fortunately had an empty seat next to us, so I did this for part of the flight, and did not have to pay for a second seat at full fare! « Show Less
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They seemed to work well for our kitten. They did seem to work within 30 minutes and wore off within an hour so I don't know if they would be good for a long flight. I would suggest asking your vet.
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Yes. We used it flying to the Bahamas, on both a "standard" size plane and a much smaller 40 seat one. It is also "airline approved".
885172
I wrote a review for this item because I absolutely LOVED using it for flying my 2 cats from SC to WA back in January of 2010. The height was an inch or 2 higher than US Airways guidelines, but it fit perfectly. They never measured it at the airport either...I had to take the cats out to go through security, but no measurements done at check-in, security, or at the gate. The good thing about this carrier is that it is soft so that the top could be squished a bit, if needed. It has stiffer supports in places to keep it from collapsing, but not so much you couldn't squish it a bit without really affecting the animal's comfort. The bag fit my 2 cats (about 11lbs each) at the same time and they had plenty of room...but the bag isn't huge and doesn't look huge. What airline are you planning on flying with? Even looking at the new guidelines, I wouldn't think twice about trying this bag again if I had to fly with my animals. Hope this helps!
315172
I don't think so. However I think these strollers are great for large cats. I have the Happy Trails model for my 6kg cat and it is so much easier to get him to go in that as he refuses to use a normal carrier. Maybe worth using a dog seatbelt harness to keep the cat on seat of car before transfering to stroller at the vets.
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I don't know; how desperately will he try to get out? I used it for a dog, and it's great for airlines, etc. Folds up for packing. Hope you don't declaw your cat. I wish I hadn't mine.
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Yes, it's soft...but I don't think you can put 2 cats in it, unless they are very small. I'm not even sure airlines allow that. You should probably check.
1198231
And agree with other answers, they were awesome! Moved 3 cats from Honolulu to Baltimore . Airlines never questioned the fasteners.
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Hello Joyceleane.....I checked the carrier to see if it would tell if it is approved for airline travel, but therewasn't any info on the carrier. The door front is metal...the rest of the construction is plastic. Size is for a pet up to 15 lb. I'm sorry I couldn't answer you question.
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Yes, it is airline approved for southwest airlines. I used it to bring my two teacut persians home. They only weighed 1lb. ea. and haed plenty of room. I sat on an isle seat and had ample room under the seat for the carriier. The middle seat usually has more room under that seat but I did not need it. Hope this helps.