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Feline Stress Management During air Travel: A Multimodal Approach.

Katrin Jahn¹, Theresa DePorter²

¹DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), MRCVS* German Veterinary Clinic, Villa 112, 39th Street, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Summary

Traveling by air can be stressful for cats. Implementing a multimodal stress management protocol, including medication if needed, is crucial for ensuring feline welfare during travel.

Keywords:

Air travel management stress travel

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Veterinary Medicine
Animal Behavior
Travel Medicine

Background:

Air travel presents unique stressors for cats, including environmental changes and lack of control.
Veterinarians face challenges in maintaining feline welfare due to unfamiliar stimuli and international regulations during air travel.

Approach:

This review synthesizes expert experience and available data to outline stress management strategies for feline air travel.
Recommendations are applicable to various travel scenarios, including road trips and ferry crossings.

Key Points:

Multimodal stress management is vital for feline welfare during air travel.
Anxiolytic medication may be necessary to mitigate travel-related stress.
Understanding and addressing the challenges of feline air travel is essential for veterinarians.

Conclusions:

Effective stress management protocols are crucial for safeguarding feline welfare during air travel.
The strategies discussed can be adapted for diverse travel situations beyond air transport.