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You should purchase a cat carrier to safely travel with Mennu. I have a link to a few examples below. It would be best to get Mennu as familiar with the carrier as possible prior to travel to help reduce stress - leave the carrier out so she can explore it. You may even want to try feeding her in the carrier. Take her for a short trip once before leaving. A pheromone spray like Feliway could help reduce stress. Good luck! https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/cat/cat-containment/cat-carriers-crates-and-kennels/cat-plastic-crates
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello! It is absolutely not cruel punishment to contain your cat so you can sleep. I know of multiple high energy cats that are crate trained for this exact purpose. Cats love hanging out in small, dark spaces anyway, so with positive reinforcement, patience, and time, she will likely begin to love her crate time! I also recommend toys that dispense treats when they are played with for all high energy cats, as it can really help get them exercise and simulate their hunting instincts to play for food. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco! :)
Updated on September 24th, 2025
In my experience, a cat who wants to escape from something like a harness will eventually find a way. I do think that this type tends to work a little better: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/petsafe-gentle-leader-come-with-me-kitty-harness-and-bungee-leash-in-blue I also think training is very important: put the harness on for very short periods of time while offering food or a treat and gradually work your way up to longer time. If he starts to get upset with the harness training is over and you should take it off. All harness time should be fun! Once he seems comfortable you can then try adding a lead.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello and thank you for your question and using Boop by Petco! If your cat will need to be shipped in cargo on your flight, then he will be in the cargo area below the plane where they put other animals and baggage. He will be on the same flight you are.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Many great questions! Cats can get very nervous in cars, and it's possible that could occur on a plane. The first thing I would do is have Lila seen by a vet. You can discuss with the vet about using anti-anxiety medications or light sedatives before the flight so she is calm during it. It would be fine to give her water before the flight, but I would withhold food that morning. Food in her stomach may make her vomit and if she gets a sedative, she should have an empty stomach for it. You can try a pheromone spray, as those may help, and I think getting her used to the crate is a good idea. Start by putting her in it for five minutes at a time a couple of times a day, then slowly increase the amount of time she is in it until you have her in it for a couple of hours. When she is in it for a couple of hours, just do that once a day. Good luck with the move, I hope this helps :-)
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