Jackson Galaxy's Tips for Flying with Cats

[@susanchapman6080]

I work for TSA and I'm the designated cat person on my shift. If you are at all worried about your cat escaping or biting please ask for a private screening. Generally it is a quiet room where you can remove the cat from the carrier, sit quietly with your cat while the TSA officer then screens the carrier and you can put your cat back.

[@Therealrosesmith]

Is this something I request over the phone or can do right there when I reach the scanning part?

[@susanchapman6080]

@@Therealrosesmith you should be able to do it when get to the check point. If you are flying out of a big airport you might be able to go on line and request help from the Passenger Support Specialist. Usually the officers are go at helping with animals.

[@depresso18163]

Omg thank you for this comment!! As soon as I heard I would need to take my cats out of their carrier, I eliminated flying as an option. Knowing that there’s a private room to do this is reassuring.

[@jennifermcconnell4573]

Thank you. I didn't know this was an option. I sedated my cat just for going through security.

[@elisecaron1585]

@@jennifermcconnell4573 What exactly did use to sedate your cat?

[@pinimora]

I moved from Argentina to Portugal with a 7 y/ old cat(21 hours in total). I have to say preparation before was everything. We tested all possible natural calmers for cats before leaving and at the end the Rescue remedy drops were the ones that work best for her. For 6 months ahead of the trip we used to take her on walks around the block in the carrier and give her a big reward afterwards. This is a cat that would always meow in any car drive, yet in the flight she was better behaved than most humans on the plane! not a single meow. Good luck to everyone out there trying to move with their cats, keep in mind that if you do the homework before departure you'll be calmer, and your cat will follow :)

[@rogerdana7950]

I'm headed to Brazil Sao Paulo from L.A. with my 12-year-old cat. I'm from Argentina, and my GF lives in Brazil. I'm scared shitless for my cat. Any advice or other recommendation would help. The Rescue remedy drops (is that the name of the drops?) I'm going to see if I find them. Did they leave the cat lethargic for a long time? What carry-on did you use? Any problems arriving in Portugal?

[@pinimora]

@@rogerdana7950 those Rescue Remedy drops are not a sedative, they are just a very mild calmer (homeopathic). About carry on: check the dimensions allowed by your airline, they change with every company. We realised our usual carrier to bring her to the vet had the right dimensions and did not have to buy a new one. Good luck!

[@Andination33]

im literally watching this because we are moving with my wife to new york with my 5 cats (yeah, 5) its a 15 hours flight from buenos aires and we are trying to do everything right, so what do you mean about rescue remedy? (it helps we are travelling with 3 more people too, so 1 person per cat lol)

[@frauderx]

@@Andination33 hey, Leandro. How was your experience? Did your cats travel in cargo?

[@aliaagommarateb8208]

Please answer. Should you ask the Portuguese government first that you have a cat before you travel with her ?

[@yannic369]

Another tip. Use "family bathroom " so the 🐈 can stretch and drink water. A lot of pads, and empty water bottle. And collapsible plates.

[@jeanieschrag5378]

I moved from Nova Scotia to Nebraska with my 15yo cat Gingerbread. I was ok until I got to customs and they wanted to put Gingerbread through the ex ray! I didn't want her to go through it so I took her out.. the two of us were terrified!! She clung to me and I hung on for dear life! Surprisingly she was so good and we made it!! She lived for 21 years with a lot of love.

[@ginnymarch]

Wow 21 that's so old u must have taken really good care of her 🥰

[@summagibson1016]

Any secrets to such a long life besides the obvious?!

[@toriless]

@@ginnymarch Mine only made it to 20 when he got mouth cancer. I kept saying to the vet his breath "smells like warmed over death". I had him boarded and she told me the truth. After I went in, with an emergency appointment, the vet finally admitted he had mouth cancer and probably only days to live. I fed him his favorite food (salmon with a tarragon butter baste), IV hydration, lowered his seizure medications (maybe too much), and warned the home euthanasia vet he may not have long. He gobbled down his food for three days but on day fourth he did not want it. I bathed him, he used to hate water but seem relieved. I spent the night with him wrapped in blanket in my arms as I lay on the couch. In the morning I laid him down. I went to sleep. A couple hours later a was awoken. He had a seizure but was not recovered. I took him to an emergency vet who gave him a pain killer and made "the call". I spent most of the day with him in my backyard until he was "put down", in my arms, as the sunset began. It was summer, August, years ago. He always loved laying in the sunlight.

[@jeanieschrag5378]

Gingerbread was an awesome cat and my baby girl. She was diagnosed with FIV at 2 years old. Every once in awhile she would present with her eyes weeping but I would would clean them out with saline solution. She would have sneezing fits but it would go away. I fed her pate food with a tad bit of warm water. She couldn't eat any kind of fish or she would throw up. Until the last day she seemed healthy but she started to throw up bile and pooping it uncontrollably. The vet said she was in liver and kidney failure. As much as it broke my heart I had to let her go. She was my heart.

[@Blueberryyymuffin]

I was born in Nova Scotia! Sorry about your cat. Cats are amazing and it sucks to have them go.

[@ms.g1728]

I moved mine across the Atlantic 30 years ago. They allowed her to sit with us. She growled the whole time. It was so hectic and the first thing she did in the new home was jump out of the window. Charlie lived to be 22, my dear best friend all those years. I’m so glad I took her along.

[@Nikki0417]

This is one of those videos where I don't need the advice right now, but I'll be grateful it exist when I do.

[@haleybrink3018]

Same I'm litterally 17 and living at home, but the family cat we raised, is now mine and my full responsibility financially, and well everything lol, so this channel is amazing for learning about things I should change when I move to make her feel good and also keep her healthy

[@Stacymc2012]

I’m sitting at an airport gate right now and there’s a lady here with her cat, she’s the reason im watching this video and she’s done all these things! Her kitty, however, is being overdramatic and every so often lets out the saddest, most pathetic meows lol!! (I describe it this way because my cat does the same thing when I’m clipping her nails (I swear she’s fine!) or when I’m trying to give her medicine)! 🤣🤣

[@jamiehime]

@@Stacymc2012 oh wow I'm worried my cats will be loud too if we even have to do this 😅

[@Stacymc2012]

@@jamiehime turns out, kitty was GREAT on the flight! Take off and landing was a little rough for it, but otherwise, kitty was very quiet!

[@jamiehime]

@@Stacymc2012 that's great to hear! I have a question, not sure if you used a harness. But does it have to be something without any metal on the harness? My 2 cats would run off for sure.

[@mopazo7]

It's refreshing to see so many comments, I thought I was the only person worrying about traveling international with two cats. A 10 hour flight needs major preparation, so I appreciate the video from Jackson and all the feedback from those who have already traveled with pets. Very, very helpful, thank you!

[@jenna9933]

My cat and I went on a five hour flight a couple years ago and beforehand I took him on short 10 to 20 minute car rides just to get him more used to travel. I think it helped! In the taxi on the way to the airport he was as cool as a cucumber :)

[@LillyLuck88]

My two furbabies took a flight from Guatemala to Panama to Amsterdam to Germany. They had to travel cargo as the cabin had restricted spaces for pets. Those spots were taken by service dogs. My cats were confused when we arrived. The boy a bit more than the girl. After a few days they were perfectly fine. Best decision ever! Don't ever let a move get in the way of you and your pet. They are resiliant and it's priceless making a new home with your old friends

[@hikari8mashi8]

Hola! Quiero viajar a Alemania de México con 2gatos y tengo muchas dudas! Podrías ayudarme?

[@JA-qi7zt]

Did you flight with KLM?

[@LillyLuck88]

@@JA-qi7zt yes, they had the best price & easiest connection

[@JesekahJaeAmaniOfficial]

how much did you pay for your cat to fly?

[@LillyLuck88]

@@JesekahJaeAmaniOfficialI was surprised, it was cheaper than extra luggage. Possibly 40$ per cat. It was in 2009 though

[@Astra_the_dragon_uwu]

The first time I flew with my cat, going into the US, he screamed and howled, non stop, for twelve hours. He was shaking with terror, poor baby. But he was an angel (otherwise)! He didn't poop, pee, or throw up once. The second time I flew with him, leaving the US, I got surprised by having to take him out of the carrier at security! I wish I'd seen this video first! I'm so glad I had him harness trained and in his harness so I could keep a firm grip on him. It may also have helped that this time around I did decide to drug him.

[@sherbat2898]

Hey, can you tell which drug you used?

[@sissitapaskou3131]

​@@sherbat2898 like Jackson mentioned, you have to consult a vet and try some drugs beforehand to choose the most effective one. it helps to be sure about the dose as well

[@camilafaccini897]

We had to move internationally with our two catsThe worst thing for us was the airports and security checks! Nothing like trying to go through a metal detector with a panicked cat! Leash training was absolutely essential.

[@Panusdepratus]

Same here! My cat screamed like hell!

[@angelsarraa2001]

100% reccomended. When moving to Doha Qatar we got lucky because they were afraid of our cats lol. But always leash train for traveling you never know!!

[@texasred2702]

Gotta watch out for Al Cat-da, can't be too careful these days.

[@vanyllinha]

@@angelsarraa2001 oh my god, I had the worst experience in Turkey. They were rude and my cat was super nervous and tried to run away... I live in Doha now but will me moving to Singapore shortly, and I am worried about this.. any tips?

[@hsl2929]

I’ve been trying to leash train my cats for an international flight someday but won’t the metal in the leash make the metal detectors sound?

[@tennbird]

Something that has helped my two cats with traveling (near and far) is an appropriately sized playpen. It fits both their soft-sided carriers (with beds inside), a top-hole litter box, their bowls and water, and enough height to stand on their back paws and stretch. I also got a soft, round, foldable rug that fits perfectly inside, and I never wash it so it will continue to smell like them. They love playing in it when it is set up at home. They feel comfortable in a strange bedroom or hotel room inside their own familiar space with room to move around but still feel safe. I don't let them out into the house/hotel room until they seem comfortable, usually on the second day there. This playpen packs easily into its carrying case with the rug. The idea is to have a portable home base that is smaller than a whole unfamiliar house or room, but bigger than just their beds alone.

[@AngellicaBeauty]

Where did you get it? Can you please share the link?

[@Momma_AL]

Yes please I would like to know too 😊

[@homehealthtravelnurse2010]

@@AngellicaBeauty there is a playpen on Amazon ; look up pet playpen - portable foldable kennel. Mine has a zip top and it would be so perfect for this use. I used it originally for foster kittens to keep them in one place when they started walking. You could also get a kid gate for the door and put it in place if they want to dart out.

[@rafarraes]

I love your idea! Since I'm planning on moving out by car, I might stop in some hotels to stretch and sleep a little and I was wondering how would I do with my cats, cause hotels can have tons of ways to escape. Thanks for this tip!

[@Alseide4]

Hey do you have the reference for that exact playpen, @tennbird? Thanks!

[@MiciousDawn]

This is perfect because I’m flying from Oahu to California! I’m so nervous but getting this info is helpful.

[@karolinamajewska5995]

I'd reccomend disposal medical sheets or training puppy sheets instead of old towel in a carrier - they are more compact so easier to fit in your personal luggage, then easier to get rid of them and replace. ❤️ For calming down, I reccomend to spray a carrier with synthetic F3 pheromone, it does it's job really well even on a cat that doesn't react on a catnip or valerian and works for up to 5 hours. It's also useful when you want to help your cat to settle down in the new house.

[@ginajones2328]

Flew with my 3 year old female cat. One flight North Carolina to New York stayed visited my daughter for 6 weeks and flew from NY to my home Alaska . Only used lavender oil. Hadn't heard of feliway yet !!!! Alaska Airlines was fantastic under the seat. She did very well! Tho when we went home she hid for 8 days! Still I was very proud of her.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

My cat Malenikiy that passed away in 2004 was such a trooper. We moved from Québec to Vancouver BY TRAIN (5 days in a baggage car - i got him the BIGGEST dog cage that existed, and changed his water and litter at every stop) and when we came back, he HAD to be in cargo and flew the 5 hours WITH A DOG BESIDE HIM. Back then, the option to have th ecat in cabin was not offered. 💜

[@Mayonasium]

Very timely having this pop up in my feed. I’m moving with my cat across country next week. Good to see I’ve been on the right track with getting her ready for the flight. Thank you, Jackson!

[@JennyPenny123456789]

My two cats and I moved from Norway to Toronto. 22 hours door to door. They meowed more in the 10 min car ride to the airport than the rest of the journey. I moved before this video was made, but I did most of what Jackson advises. I even had a portable little box and about a kilo of litter with us. On our 6 hour layover in Amsterdam, I was lucky enough to find a family bathroom which was completely enclosed so I could let them roam free for about 30 mins and eat, and drink. They didn't do any of this but it was awesome we had that luxury! I kept them in harnesses in their carriers the entire journey and I was VERY lucky they didn't have any accidents. They were absolutely perfect. I was so thankful! I did do A LOT of research and as much training as I could, about 3 months before we moved. If my little girls and I could do it, so can you! Just be extremely prepared. Someone else mentioned it, but towels are too thick. I cut up one of their thin fleece blankets and took two extras of the cut up carrier size ones for each cat with me in case. I also had puppy pads but didn't end up using them. Bring as many comfort items and essentials as you can with what the airline will allow. Good luck on your journey! ✈️

[@laurenolukoya961]

I am flying from the UK to Toronto in November, what checks did they do once you got to YYZ? Also how did they use the toilet on the plane? I am worried that if my cat does use the puppy pad, when I try to change it she will just try and escape and now there will be a cat running around mid flight!!!!!

[@riannemt1722]

@Lauren Olukoya did you manage okay on your flight? I'm flying with my cat to Toronto from the UK in January!

[@SaturdaySportsman]

We moved states with our old cat. Several weeks before, we started him learning the harness and taking him for little rides in the van. When we finally made the move, cat travelled better than I did! He just chilled out the whole way. He liked exploring the rest areas and did really well staying at the motel along the way

[@anaizabelpaes8410]

So glad this video exists. Might be moving two cats to Europe from southeastern Brazil. Wish me luck :')

[@lillakaputa5935]

Good luck!!

[@cherrymoon4317]

i’m in a bad home situation and i need my cat for when i can move. thank you so much for this

[@AlmostCH]

I tried to find a Jackson video on flying with cats for weeks. Now it finally pops up in my recommended as I watch another video - Thank you KZbin!

[@morganbodhi9492]

this is so helpful and makes me feel really confident in my decision. im moving out of my parents for the first time around the end of the year, but i won’t take my cat with me. instead i’m going to bring her back with me the first time i visit home, and hopefully this will alleviate some stress from her

[@olivaresstacy]

I’m moving to Germany and taking my cat. Thank you so much for the help! I didn’t even know where to start to get him prepared for out long journey

[@maggie_codes]

Did you Move to Germany yet? Which air carrier did you use to travel with your cat?

[@mfinchina__117]

A few tips: 1) As he says, you have THE RIGHT to take your cat out of the carrier for inspection in a closed room. Insist on it, and be sure to be early enough for any delay. The TSA person might not know it is your right, so you may have to explain, but it is. 2) Especially for international moves, come EXTRA EARLY, have all the paperwork handy, print out the rules about taking a pet to the new country, and if possible, have a contact number where you're going. Many US airline workers have never booked a pet internationally before. I've had a couple people (at United) try to refuse to book my cat even though she was preapproved with the airline and had all her paperwork in order. Once after an hour of arguing, I had to call the Quarantine Bureau in Shanghai, where a woman kindly stayed late at work to try to explain to the person at the counter that yes, all my paperwork was complete and correct. 3) If possible, get your cat used to a soft underseat carrier and a hard carrier, because depending on where you go, you may only be able to use one or the other. A lot of foreign airlines will only take cats in cargo, but other airlines will only allow them under the seat. I've flown with my cat multiple times (Shanghai to Michigan, Michigan to Shanghai, Shanghai to Ohio, Indiana to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Beijing) and she's come through it well, both when traveling in cargo and under the seat, even though she has a pretty difficult personality. Good luck to you and your cat too!

[@mar3053]

Did you give your cat any sedatives? Which one?

[@mfinchina__117]

@@mar3053 No, I didn't. I've always heard they're a bad idea and increase the chance that your cat will stop breathing during the flight. There may be some new, milder sedatives out there that are safer to use, but I don't know about them. Ask your vet for advice about that.

[@MD-ok2oo]

For the long hauls to Asia- was your cat under the seat or in cargo? I am having a trauma response to the idea of putting my cat in cargo

[@newlinda54]

Great info. Thanks! Can the backpack be carried in front of you also? 237pm 5/18/2023

[@IstanbulCats]

hello Jackson Galaxy, Thank you very much for the valuable information I love cats 😍😻 I feed and neuter stray cats everyday Don't let stray animals go hungry I'll spread this all over the world

[@erikap656]

I recently moved, and took my cat with me on the plane. I am so grateful for this video, with the right preparation the transition was quite easy :) pee pads at the bottom of the cage are a must!!!

[@youngraines851]

GREAT advice. Southwest is (in our opinion) the BEST airline to travel for humans, for humans & their pets.

[@holocoffin]

Thank you for covering this. I moved with my sweet baby girl, George (rip) 12 years ago and it was a nightmare. I wish I had known more and could have made our move better. It was only a 4 hour flight but dang it was traumatic for both of us.

[@Alyce-e3k]

Not only are u the best Cat Daddy ever. You rock as a musician. Great singing voice and guitarist!!!!!

[@victoriao1828]

Thank you so much for all the advice. You've definitely settled my nerves. Now to get my fur baby used to travel.

[@515aleon]

I moved across country once with a cat. Houdini did okay (even handled a stay at a motel), he was a mellow boy, but it was definitely hard on me, esp with a 10 hour delay. He was a 16 lb Maine Coon, and carrying him around was something.

[@Moosenogger]

FYI: Ask TSA or the person at the airline counter about getting into the Handicap security line. When I flew with my cat, I was allowed to use the shorter Handicap line and got in and out of there ASAP. I did have to take my cat out of the carrier, but luckily she had taken anxiety medicine so she wasn't too freaked out.

[@bellahanks3361]

What medicine did you give her

[@OGCJ10]

What medicine?

[@Joeynator3000]

I flew my own cat for the first time a few months ago, my anxiety didn't like this. But gave my cat some medicine for the ride and the flight that the vet gave me, and she was out for most of the entire trip. Also, yeah...like Jackson said in the video, never put your cats with cargo, or more importantly, pets in general. I've heard horror stories of people losing their pets because they suffocated down there or something.

[@goat2503]

Hey there Joey, I have a cat in Canada but need to bring her home to Australia, im wondering if you know if cats will be put in cargo on international flight or if you know of any airline that approves other forms of cat plane travel. I desperately need to go back to Aus and I can’t leave my cat ☹️

[@Cobra_Khan]

@@goat2503check Air Canada

[@htxmatt]

We recently did a long road trip with our cat and I cannot imagine taking him on an airplane. We drove for 17 hours each way and the first hour or so he would not stop meowing.

[@toriless]

I traveled with my cat for two hours each way every weekend from age 6 weeks. I took years for him to get realize there was not point but when we got within the last mile. I think he could smell his forest area or something. The car was still moving the same but at always within the same quarter mile he would sit up and yowl until we arrived and his cage was set down so he could explore his forest. He learned to hunt there which would later save his life when he got lost one winter.

[@DianaHerberg]

My cats yowled so badly I finally let them out of the carriers in desperation. Surprisingly, they settled down within half an hour or so and went to sleep in the back seat.

[@rhoeasie]

Mine always howls in the car but surprisingly she was quiet yet curious in the plane! I think the plane is a calmer environment

[@chelsealeaver4061]

Would love a video on your opinion on leaving cats with a sitter if you're out of town and what happens if they can't get the same routine when you're gone

[@sparkletone1684]

I wouldn’t mind another video of you singing. That was nice! I also liked how the tips were on airport signs!

[@wolkcumulus2547]

In the video you say "do not put your cat in cargo" but what if you have no choice? Some countries don't let animals in cabine.

[@mirela4736]

Im first time traveling with my cat in March and im freaking out.. thank you for all tips! I feel better now

[@memesaab]

how did it go?

[@opiatepix]

I’m about to travel with my two cats for the first time ever, for a 3 month work contract. Thank you, Jackson!

[@aareavis]

I just moved to Oahu. I adopted two kittens a few weeks ago. ❤️

[@ashleybarnes9306]

While cargo can be scary, if you have no other choice, that’s all you can do. I’d rather put my cats in cargo and have them flown to the mainland and be nervous the flight than to leave them homeless or rehome them out to a family I don’t know. They’re my babies.

[@ChiaraFrancica]

I am going to a destination that requires cargo! It’s freaking the hell out of me as I know how one of them feels about noises but it’s this or rehome … rehoming is not an option

[@kiarafroste]

I'm freaking out about this a little bit too. Going on a work trip for a month and it was $1,600 to board them which I don't have so work agreed to let me bring them with. They don't get along sharing a single space like a carrier together though so not only would I not be able to fit that under the seat but they would fight the whole time 😢

[@sissitapaskou3131]

unfortunately sometimes you have no other choice but damn I would be so stressed putting any pet in cargo. It is rare, but some animals were lost

[@Charlotte8591]

​@@kiarafrosteI have to put two cats in one carrier in cargo and I'm freaking out. They get along but I'm scared if they'll do something to each other inside the carrier. How did it go with your cats?

[@faeezakhan144]

Halloooo ​@@ChiaraFrancica. I hope you're good? Planning on traveling with my 2 kitties in cargo and I just wanted to find out how did your kitties do on y'alls trip? xx

[@lenaria2842]

This is the most useful video ever! I'm planning to move from china to spain with my cat. And I'm going crazy with all the preparations. Thank you so much for going so into detail

[@lubnahakeem3738]

I'm moving countries with my cat and our journey is 26 hours long (plus the check in time). We're both terrified but hoping things go fine. Thank you for the tips,Jackson!

[@T-London]

How did it go?

[@raaidhaahmed7227]

Please tell us how it went

[@lubnahakeem3738]

@@raaidhaahmed7227 Hello. It was very difficult because I travelled via Delhi(India) and the airport staff were very unfriendly. My first flight with Air Canada was okay, but the cabin crew were not very considerate. Our flight was 16 hours long, so I requested them if I could take minnu to the area at the back with his leash on, to give him his medicines but they did not let me. I understand it's risky to take the pet out during the flight, but minnu has asthma and he was terrified in his carrier and kept meowing throughout. I later asked them if they could let us leave the flight first after landing, but they did not allow that as well. The second part of the journey was more difficult because Air India did allow minnu to travel with me in the cabin because he was a little heavier than the weight limit, so they sent him in the hold. All in all it was very difficult. However, our journey was to India where people hardly bring in pets, so there is no consideration for pet travel. I know a friend who travels to Turkey and has no issues travelling at all. It depends on your airlines and destination. Just make sure you choose a pet friendly airline and get a big enough carrier for them. Also, carry their favourite treats.(Minnu only ate 2 treats throughout the journey). I carried litter in small bags, but Minnu did not pee or poop throughout the journey. Anyway, stay strong and positive. Keep talking to your cat throughout. Don't let my bad experience affect you. Maybe things will be easier for you. Good luck!

[@lubnahakeem3738]

@@T-London Hey! responded down below

[@raaidhaahmed7227]

@@lubnahakeem3738 Hey, thanks for responding. I hope Minnu is all settled in his new place now. Going through one or two hard days is better than abandoning our furry friend. Sending my prayers to you and Minnu :)

[@breeholthus2423]

My parents are moving so I'm taking our cat with me from MN to CA. Two 2 hour flights with an hour layover. She's never liked the carrier despite all my efforts so at the advice of our vet she's taking a relaxing medication. I'm so glad to learn about bringing wet wipes and extra towels and stuff.

[@elqueve]

Hey I’m doing. The same from ca to mn does TSA require any vaccinations for the cat ?????

[@SisterWatchmanBrooke]

@@elqueve (90+%) of Airlines require to see Rabies Vaccination. Call the Airline directly, soon as you can _ahead of time_ and ask them to tell you [exactly what their requirements are] so you are Ready, have done your part, for your cat to come on board with you. =] I'm flying out with mine for the 1st time ever! MN to CA. Going to put a puppy pee-pad (on Top of a blanket) in case she gets a wave of motion sickness at some point. I Pray she doesn't tho. And going to the Walmart Vet IS clinic tomorrow to get a sleeping medication for her so she'll be _able2_ (take her normal afternoon nappy) ~While driving to the Airport, And during the flight time!

[@GrandMasterLynx]

When I went from CA to FL my Cat was very chill on his first plane trip

[@ItsNatashaFFS]

Im planning on moving from Sweden to the USA, this video is really helpful. It will be at least 13 hours of traveling and I am anxious beyond belief.

[@SirMopy]

Woa I used to watch your streams a couple of years ago! Cool to see that you are (hopefully) fine! All the best to you, safe and good moving without any issues...! Take care

[@ItsNatashaFFS]

@@SirMopy The world is small xD Thank you ^_^ All is fine, stay safe during these tough times!

[@emilyspencer305]

This summer I moved from New York to Budapest with my cat Barnum. It ended up being 18+ hours of travel, and WOW, it was way more stressful in my head than in real life. My normally very scared of leaving the house kitty cat was so chill on the flight. He had some gabapentin (not sure how to spell that lol), but even after it wore off, he was pretty relaxed. In the morning when they were serving us breakfast on the flight, I had a cinnamon bun, and Barnum had his breakfast (as well as a lick of the frosting as a treat). He cuddled up next to me under a blanket and I think he knew I was not going to let him out of my site and do everything to keep him safe.

[@victoriasaper1625]

@Emily Spencer. Wow what a terrible time to have to travel, but Budapest is a nice place to end up. I sure hope Barnum was on a leash under the blanket. Would have been very difficult to get a hold of him in the plane!

[@emilyspencer305]

@@victoriasaper1625 Yes he was :)

[@agentsecretbeaute]

I have 2 cats, 6 kg of love each and tall cats. Unfortunately, I had to travel long distance because of my work. We did Portugal to Brazil and because we were travelling with 9 luggages, we put them on cargo. Indeed they were a bit traumatized 😞 However, we hire a special company which took care of them from door to door between Brazil and Canada and they were very more relaxed, even though travelling in cargo again. They have big cages and it was cleaned when they arrived. They spent also less time at the airports. Of course, it is not ideal but cargo gives them more space to turn around. Promise we won’t travel soon, as much as we can! Those babies deserve rest now :)

[@francescakirk4349]

Hi I am going to be moving from US to South Korea w my 2 cats and would need to be in cargo. And I’m stressing thinking about their stress, when you said your hired a special company.. is that pet shipping company? The ones that takes care of the papers and vaccines? I just want some advice if there’s anything else I can do to make it comfy for them

[@Naeema311]

My cats traveled in cargo as well and they were fine. The good thing is that there is less interaction with people and time in the airport, like you said. I just don’t like the thought of not knowing how they’re people treated and the conditions in the hold of the plane. It’s not an easy decision to make

[@dmn4747]

A huge difference for us has been using a little fleece carrier cover that can be easily removed and is breathable. Keeping my kitties from seeing out dramatically cuts down on their yowling and really seems to calm them down. I think anything to reduce stimulation is going to help. :) TSA approved harness and leash = lifesaver knowing that no matter how stressful, I have a safe handle on my kitty as we go through security. I wrap that leash around my hand and arm and hold them firmly and securely to my body. Seems to calm them down a little too. We've moved to and from Europe from the US twice with cats.

[@ayamarrouche5280]

Thank you so much for this useful video!! Because very soon I’m taking my 1 month and few weeks old kitten for the first time to fly on a plane

[@gabrielacarolina_]

We flew from the US to Denmark and the number one thing we were happy for was that we lined the carrier with the pee pads you might use for puppies because we had one of our cats pee. It really kept the odor and mess contained so all we had to do was bathe him, toss the pad,and he could go back in for the following 3 hours drive.

[@rhoeasie]

Oh my goodness the wet wipes!!! I moved to Finland from the UK last summer with my Poppy and yep, she pooped in the rental car. Other than that I think she was actually better flying than driving, she doesn't seem to enjoy the noise and the vibrations of the car whereas in the (half empty) plane she was more active and curious. And yep we did have to take her out of the carrier at Heathrow, luckily she's a champ in her harness and I always harness her up clipping her in a little safety lead in the carrier to prevent escape. They automatically took us to a private room as well but were having total brain farts with the door... Close the damn door people

[@ivyleaf7870]

We’re going to be traveling FROM Hawaii here soon and I want my cats to be as comfortable as they possibly can

[@Zerin666]

Man discovered your channel and hooked immediately. Concise and precise plus accurate information.

[@a19_stark43]

I NEED THAT BACKPACK ♡♡♡ on my list now

[@ingeniouspixie]

Video starts, see Jackson playing a guitar, instantly hit the thumbs up like it was the answer buzzer on Family Feud.

[@PamelaTurner-vu8ve]

Thank you 🌹

[@JodeeRozay]

Thank you for this

[@delegadorenanferreira4932]

Dear Jackson, I just travalled with my cat for 26 days in Brazil. The trip includes a huge change of temperature for a Britshit Shorthair. In my hometown the temperature is far from 12ºC and i went to northest for 28º. It was ok and he was adapted in only 2 days thanks to your base camp idea.

[@OnyxAnimosity]

I watched two of your videos and have come to the conclusion that my cats are broken. They aren't solitary at all, they are needy, always follow me around, wail when I leave the house, bite me if I stop petting them and make me pet them until they drool. One of them loves being held like a baby and having their belly rubbed until they go to sleep.

[@slm3913]

We just flew a year ago with 3 cats. We used private screening. We also got each of the kitties a diaper that was safe for long trips. (It was a 15 hour day for them) We also used a feline spray that helped keep them calm. We used American. Know if you are flying internationally you may not sit together with your friend. Once we were in the air, we pulled the carrier out and kept reassuring them it was ok.

[@marcelsf23br]

This is like PERFECT timing for me. Thank you so much for the video!

[@vihlemos]

suuuper helpful, thank you!

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

We are considering a move out of the country, and with two cats and a small dog… I’m terrified of how this might play out. Thank you so much for the information.

[@dianac8982]

I am thinking of flying my cat to our new house in NC from NY instead of driving him (only a 2 hr flight) and upon looking up info on American today found out sedatives are prohibited. I have Gabapentin for the pending drive and am glad I read that in case I do fly him!

[@juliechase3037]

Basil will love watching the birds that hang around the sea

[@PercyPens]

Please do one on driving with your cat!!

[@Citykitty23]

My cats meow nonstop, shake and get clammy paws. I feel so bad

[@garden.of.thistles]

omg everytime I take my cat to the vet she cries nonstop and begins shaking uncontrollably, putting my hand into the carrier and petting her helps a bit, but I always feel so bad and get second hand anxiety from her panicking :( She’s better once she gets out of the carrier at the vet office, I think she hates being trapped in the carrier and in a moving car.

[@carolineowen7846]

torus garden There is a channel called 'relax my cat' music, on youtube, it has music for pretty much every situation, inc going to the vets, post vets, poorly cats, nervous cats, everything! I have used it many times, I would absolutely recommend it. The music is quite nice to :) even for humans, and my cats love the music. I put a couple of puffs of pet remedy in the car before I get my cats in their carriers, when it is annual vaccination time.

[@garden.of.thistles]

@@carolineowen7846 thanks so much for the recommendations, I will check that channel out and definitely try it next time I have to take her in for a checkup :)

[@tennbird]

I just finished a car trip with two cats, 16 hours there and 16 hours back (with two weeks in between). You have to know what your cat is afraid of. One of mine hates being confined, and the other hates loud noises. What worked for me was to cover their carriers most of the time, and then take pit stops every few hours: lock the car doors and windows, let the cats out of their carriers and explore the interior of the car. They had access to a litter box in the car, but never once used it. Freedom cat roamed all over the luggage and looked out every window. Overstimulated cat hunkered down behind my feet. They would then get put back in their carriers for another few hours, much more relaxed. They were perfectly happy once arriving at our destination (and certainly when we got home).

[@AquilaCat]

Oh, thank you so much for this, Jackson! I am planning on moving to Ireland to study (and then get citizenship and live there forever) in a few years and I'm trying to do as much research as possible as soon as possible so I have a good game plan. I knew I needed to find airlines that allow cats to be in the cabin with you, but I had no idea how I was going to handle my two cats peeing and pooping in their carriers for a 12-16 hour flight. Love your advice and it definitely eases my mind about going to Ireland soon rather than waiting 10-20 years for my cats to live out their lives before pursuing that dream.

[@Nbdy2021]

I'm in a panic, my husband and have been priced out of our home. We are selling our home of 10+ years and moving to Puerto Rico. There's only two adults and 3 cats. One of our kitties ( almost 4 years old) is quite ferrel still. Her vet visits are home visits due to this. Unless we do cargo I don't know how we would go from Wyoming to the East Coast ( flight,) then to Aguadilla PR. We have maybe 4 months at best to prepare. I am extremely worried about all 3 of my babies 😢

[@Qrztuvwxyz1]

Can you put two cats in one carrier and the other in their own carrier?

[@anag.lopezrexach7989]

I find the thought of traveling with my cat so terrifying. Your video calmed me down. Thank you.

[@SuccessfulOnSunset310]

Definitely needed this! We are moving from CT to Los Angeles with our 2 kitties. One is super anxious so we're worried.

[@Jay-pj5tg]

Planning on moving abroad, so many friends have discouraged me but I want to go so baad and im grateful for this video

[@vaultboi76]

12:28 😂 I’m sorry but to conk my cats out sounds hilarious

[@AlHindh313]

Well done, appreciated ❤

[@elverdad6805]

Thank you for the "cargo" advice! I was wondering. And I don't trust the airline to say that she doesn't fit or something last minute for the cabin option. I'm also making a cross-continent move, but I'll find an alternative.

[@ZepHezR]

Thanks for the video! I'm about to be flying with my cat from Frankfurt, Germany to Minnesota in the US. I work at a pet supplies store, so I'll have to look for some pet safe wipes.

[@maggie_codes]

Which airline did you use to travel from Germany to the US?

[@Yahello_Lydia]

I am getting ready to fly from Houston, Texas to Tokyo at the end of the year for a move, I'll be calling United tomorrow to see if I can fly my cats in-cabin for that flight and I'm glad to know I can request a private room for screening!

[@Epklipse]

My cats just love traveling... They seriously hop right in their bags just because they know my husband and I are going outside. Akarui even loves the train and the bus. Akira he likes it but due to his back injury he prefers to be home but still loves it.

[@rafarraes]

Perfect! I can't wait for the car version. I'm planning on moving out of my state by the end of next year and I want to make sure everything is okay with my cats! I wanna make them both learn to walk on a leash this year to get things started ✨

[@dreamie3742]

Thank you so much for this, my cat does NOT enjoy travelling and I could never figure out why. We tried putting a pillow on one side of her crate (the other side had built in waste collection). She peed in it, slept in it and arrived at our new house covered smelly and unhappy. I’ll be sure to use these tips if we ever move again!

[@ahousecatwhohasacellphone]

thanks for this! my kitten and i are moving across country this upcoming June so this was super helpful

[@mfcabrini]

Glad to hear you sing! I've been wondering what your music is like. I'm moving from Austin to Vancouver WA, so this is timely.

[@rafiqah4106]

Thank you! This was so helpful! I'm preparing to move cross-country USA with my cat in a few months and your video gave me a lot to work with in the meantime!

[@brandonkennedy4160]

Don’t need the advice this second, but I love watching a lot of these videos just in case I’ll need it in the future. My cats carrier is her panic room in the sense that when she gets in she completely and utterly panics. When we brought her home from the shelter, she meowed very loudly the entire way home. When we were at the shelter in the first place, she kept trying to stall and look cute so she wouldn’t have to go in the carrier. She loved us, but she did not want to be inside that thing.

[@JohnNorton5280]

We moved from New Orleans to Chicago with Gumbo, our black cat rescued from the bayous of St Tammany Parrish. She did not like the car one bit. When a year later we moved to Denver, she flew cargo and we drove. We couldn't find her carrier anywhere at the baggage claim in Denver, when a pilot appeared from a side door, "Is she yours?" She'd flown in the cabin with the pilots! Completely chill he said. He was in the habit of inquiring about any animals in the hold. And knowing how stressful it could be, and Gumbo being the only animal on board... She had quite the life, Gumbo did. This was in 1977, btw.

[@summagibson1016]

I’ve never known someone personally to move with a cat always wondered how it worked Thankyou! Im not planning on moving far any time soon but good to know The thought of it is stressful my sensitive boy does not like short car rides even very vocal 😂 I feel dumb that I thought cargo was the only opinion and that’s scary!

[@jenniferbalesteri2810]

These are such important tips, like you said…you wish you had been told! Well, thank you for helping me! I will be prepared for my blessedly short three hour trip from California to Texas😻

[@PukosPorch]

PERFECT TIMING! About to take Puko on his first plane trip in 10 days! A lot of great tips! 🐈🌷

[@mlxvely]

how’d it go !!

[@grim_kitkat2410]

Lol I actually needed this. 8 hour flight with my kitty here we gooooo.

[@kidindie6]

Update?

[@mayumidealbabarrera2927]

How did it go?

[@douglassamuel]

Thank you for this video, Jackson! I have to travel across the ocean with my cats as well. All this information is very useful.

[@wurmfutter8974]

@Jackson Galaxy Thank you very much for your videos. Thanks to you, I have turned a little scared and stressed cat into a MUCH calmer cat that now spends most of her time on her homebase-pillow next to my keyboard, and enjoys being held and cuddled with both arms. Since I realized she just needs VERY much attention and reassurance about her territory, fights with her brother have also become a much more rare occurence. I'm working on the rest. Please keep making your videos, Herzliche Grüße und Vielen Dank aus Deutschland!

[@andreaisme]

Jackson, please add how not let your cat ESCAPE during travel! I have seen it happen too many times amongst acquaintances when they move, and the cats are gone forever. The cat claws out of the soft-sided carrier, or the cat escapes from the harness at the gas station when they let them out "to go pee", or the cat escapes from the motel room, etc. Travel is a very dangerous time for a cat because he doesn't know where "home" is: if the cat can get away -- he is gone forever!

[@karenrichards5372]

Really wish I had had this video 2 years ago when I had to move. My poor Missey Jane was so freaked. She is much better now!

[@YevgenLasman]

Thank you for this video! Just like Tony and Basil, me and my wife are preparing for a trip from Europe to West Coast with two cats who never travelled before and we found this video very helpful. However, I do have one question/suggestion. You mentioned the "airline approved in-cabin carrier" but in 99,99% cases airlines requirements limit the height of a carrier to 7-8". And at the same time require animal to be able to stand inside freely. I found this being the most ridiculous requirement, because there are virtually no hard shell pet carriers of a such size on the market. There are few soft ones, but they are usually larger and top must be folded when pushed under the seat in order to fit under 8". It would be really great if you can cover this part of a pet travel in a bit more details. And while I certainly understand that you can speak only about airlines you experienced with a pet, this still may be helpful since majority of airlines are using same planes and seats, thus have pet similar pet carrier size requirements. P.S. The backpack is fantastic! But does it have at least one size under 8"?

[@thisisjmx]

I would definitely suggest a cat harness with a lead.

[@alinacastellanos1497]

Love this

[@burningthebabiesinthecandl6381]

My cat has very bad anxiety when it comes to leashes and harnesses … I’m very scared for the flight because I already know that she’s going to panic

[@zcort23]

@@burningthebabiesinthecandl6381 did you end up traveling with your cat yet?? I’m nervous about this to. My cat is nervous about everything

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Up to now Merri has flown twice. Once in 2017 since i was getting a job in Vancouver for 7 months. I didn't know he was going to scream the whole time since he's a cat who walks on a leash and had traveled by car and on a ferry before without problems. When we flew back to Québec, i had gone to a vet to figure out what to do ... vet gave me 2 doses of "cat Valium" (actual Valium pill... dosed for a cat). Gave one to him, did nothing. Gav ehim the second one... Nothing. And he screamed the whole 5 hours ago. LOL. We're going back (for a 3-month vacation) in July, I'm going to test Feliway months in advance LOL. Learned the lesson. 💜

[@sherbat2898]

Did feliway worked on your cat?

[@karenhansen4770]

Im anxious about the flying with the collapsible kitty litter. How good have your cats been about using the box including letting you know they need it.

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[@SarahBee0]

Thank you so much for these tips!!! Please do a follow up video with long term car travel! I’ll be making a 7+ hour move - driving - in a few months and would love your tips! Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@neveragain2421]

Did you move already?