UPDATE.
Mission accomplished. Cat delivered to KSAA, Saratoga WY. Alive.
Delayed from Wednesday to Friday due to extreme winds along route. Great call, smooth ride on Friday.
Right seat removed, hard case strapped down, couple towels on top. Item was sedated with Gabapentin.
Made a slow climb out of KSAC (as recommended) and smelled something nasty.
Feared I would have to smell that all the way to refuel in KEKO. Turned out to be cat farts from the elevation change.
Still nasty, but short term.
A bit rough during the last hour. Upon arrival, cat was alive but had barfed a couple times. Probably from the turbulence.
Cat was very mild and quiet all along the way.
Thanks Forum for all the tips.
Anticipate the need to transport my daughters cat from KSAC to KLAR, about a 3.5 hour flight in my RV-7. Small sized cat with semi-hot temperament.
Considerations and possible solutions include
- packaging; large carboard pet carrier.
- noise exposure; no ideas.
- anxiety, family considering drugging the cat.
- potty needs, towels and plastic liner.
Anyone done something like this?
Tips appreciated.
Mission accomplished. Cat delivered to KSAA, Saratoga WY. Alive.
Delayed from Wednesday to Friday due to extreme winds along route. Great call, smooth ride on Friday.
Right seat removed, hard case strapped down, couple towels on top. Item was sedated with Gabapentin.
Made a slow climb out of KSAC (as recommended) and smelled something nasty.
Feared I would have to smell that all the way to refuel in KEKO. Turned out to be cat farts from the elevation change.
Still nasty, but short term.
A bit rough during the last hour. Upon arrival, cat was alive but had barfed a couple times. Probably from the turbulence.
Cat was very mild and quiet all along the way.
Thanks Forum for all the tips.
Anticipate the need to transport my daughters cat from KSAC to KLAR, about a 3.5 hour flight in my RV-7. Small sized cat with semi-hot temperament.
Considerations and possible solutions include
- packaging; large carboard pet carrier.
- noise exposure; no ideas.
- anxiety, family considering drugging the cat.
- potty needs, towels and plastic liner.
Anyone done something like this?
Tips appreciated.
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