thanks for so many good answers, my vet said my cats do not need the relaxant, they do, i needed it last time we flew and it was unfortunate i didnt look into it then.
2006-12-29 09:42:41 · 2 answers · asked by vancouverite 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there again Lucy...I had to read through your questions to see what was suggested. Baby Gravol could be very toxic to your cats liver as cats metabolize human drugs (even medications for children) very differently and it can be quite fatal regardless of how little is given. Generally, vet's prescribe something called acepromazine (aka "Ace).
However if you are flying nearly all airlines nowadays will deny boarding if cats are tranquilized due to the life-threatening complications tranquilizers/sedatives cause mixed with high altitude pressures resulting in death. Please see medical article which explains why and how: http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/livingwithpets/sedate.asp
Having flown with cats who are not good travellers, I have found that most are stressed for only about the first 30 minutes and then afterwards go to sleep the remaining portion of the trip.
2006-12-29 16:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope they work. I know my cat needs to be sedated just to ride anywhere in the car. They work great. good luck.
2006-12-29 17:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋