Questionmy friend wants to take his cat to the US and is flying with Turkish airlines via Chicago to Tampa. They allow the cat in the cabin in a box 45x35x23. Is there a time element related to required vaccinations or should they just be valid at that time. Will the cat have to be checked by a vet in Chicago? How can he minimize the cats's distress on this long flight?
AnswerFor entry into USA: health cert issued within 10 days of travel,
and should have rabies vac at least 30 days old and less than 1 yr
There will be NO vet check in USA. Tell your friend to take a
sedative and do NOT give the cat any sedation. Cat will not have
any distress. Do NOT feed cat for at least 8 hrs before travel and
NO food during travel.
Regards, Jerry