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How to safely fly with cats: Should I give them medication for travel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 months and 25 days old

Moving from Illinois to California with 2 cats..is there medication to give them for a plane ride or a best way to transport them?

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Answered By Cara, DVM, cVMA

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2017

I would talk with your vet- you may need a health certificate for them to fly on the plane with you, and they would be able to recommend appropriate medications for travel. Make sure to do a test run of the medication before you leave to make sure it will work for them.

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