Safe sedatives for my cat's 10-hour flight? Or holistic options?

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I will travel with my 5 year old cat in a 10 hour flight. I wish her to feel as calm and comfortable as possible. How can I make this possible? Are there any safe tranquillisers I can give her before the flight? What about holistic medication? Do you recommend sedating her? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 4 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Ginger should be examined by the veterinarian prior to the flight to check her heart and blood pressure. She will likely need a health certificate and vaccine update (if due). If she is prone to stress, sedatives/anti-anxiety medications may help. In general, the over the counter options don't tend to be effective (though you can try them). Your veterinarian will have proven medications that work. It is also recommend to have a trial run at home a few days before your flight so you know how Ginger responds to them. Here is also a helpful article: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-travel-with-a-cat/ I hope this helps.

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