Bringing Pets From the UK

[Jeraly 4]

The only other problem we had with her since we got here is constipation because she doesn't drink enough so I've been mixing her normal wet food with a bit of water which seems to have helped a lot

[Mags 112]

Yeah well small price to pay for having her here She's settled in fine now although I think she is itching to go out - we are going to take her to the vet soon to get microchipped before we let her outside. Thing is I am concerned about her not having a collar - I have tried many times to get her to wear one but she just tears it off if it is one of those safety ones and I don't want to risk her choking on one that isn't a safety collar... any ideas?!?!

Why does she need a collar? Is it required where you are?

Oh and excellent idea with the water in the wet food - I used to have to do that with one of my male cats when he got a urinary infection. It's what the vets recommend for getting water into cats!

[Jeraly 4]

It's not required but as there are strays I don't want her to be picked up as a stray by mistake. I don't know how things work here but Jeremy says that people look down on letting cats outside which I find really weird - I don't know if it is just because he is used to the trailer park where he was living or if it is a general SoCal thing or something... I don't want to coop her up inside if she doesn't want to be though

And yay for the water thing! She has perked up so much - moreso than she was even back in the UK - because we could never observe her "toilet habits" because she used to go outside, we just thought she was playing up wanting to go in and out all the time and figured her rubbing her bum was because of a worm. She's stopped doing that now and is much more playful in the mornings and evenings (but still sleeps through most of the day!)

She was watching us in the pool from the door of our apartment this morning - it'll be funny when she can come out - I am sure she won't know what to make of it!!!

[English Muffin 59]

It's not required but as there are strays I don't want her to be picked up as a stray by mistake. I don't know how things work here but Jeremy says that people look down on letting cats outside which I find really weird - I don't know if it is just because he is used to the trailer park where he was living or if it is a general SoCal thing or something... I don't want to coop her up inside if she doesn't want to be though

Scott's brother keeps his cats indoors all the time too. Apparently they are quite low down on the food chain over here and are susceptible to getting killed by other animals. His brother mentioned coyotes and snakes but I think there are others.

[Jeraly 4]

Well I took her to the vet this morning and they seem to think she is ok to go outside but to be careful of coyotes - especially at night time. We live a little ways from the mountains in a residential area and she never goes far anyway so I am doubting she will even leave the apartment complex We'll see how she fares anyway and just make sure she comes in at night

[Mags 112]

Well I took her to the vet this morning and they seem to think she is ok to go outside but to be careful of coyotes - especially at night time. We live a little ways from the mountains in a residential area and she never goes far anyway so I am doubting she will even leave the apartment complex We'll see how she fares anyway and just make sure she comes in at night

Get her microchipped too. That way if she does get picked up as a stray, and taken to a local shelter/vets, they can contact you once she has been scanned.

[Jeraly 4]

Yeah - she got chipped yesterday too - I think she was ok with that, she didn't like her temperature being taken though...

[SusieK 3]

Cheers all,

Quick question for all those that are trying to ship their meows to the USA or have done so recently - hubbie is sending our cat ahead of time, as he will have tons of stuff with him and our "poor git" will be a little too much for him to handle ( no hes a sweetheart - the cat i mean- well hubbie too lol) but we are looking into airlines and also the link for airpet.com - so for small feline - it looks like right now and this is Virgin airlines (waiting for quote from airpet) that its basically about 498 pounds for meow meow to travel to the USA -

Any thoughts - I mean we luv that cat and of course will pay whatever to have him get to florida so he can enjoy lizard tails - but if there is a more inexpensive way - thoughts would be appreciated.

[Jeraly 4]

Sending the kitty on its own like that seems to cost around that much - at least when I was looking into it. If you are really concerned with money I would seriously consider taking the kitty on as hand luggage as it was hardly any hassle - I got to the airport a bit earlier to compensate and paid just over 100 GBP and she sat under the seat in front of me for the whole trip - it was much more reassuring in my opinion

[SusieK 3]

Thanks so much - will see if the "git" will be able to make it with Kris as he does have alot of baggage (not that kind lol) but luv that cat - money is not a concern tho as hes made his way into our hearts

Cheers and great day!

p.s hes a talker that one ekkk lol

Edited September 21, 2008 by SusieK

[Mags 112]

Thanks so much - will see if the "git" will be able to make it with Kris as he does have alot of baggage (not that kind lol) but luv that cat - money is not a concern tho as hes made his way into our hearts

Cheers and great day!

p.s hes a talker that one ekkk lol

Well, hand baggage is in a world of its own, it doesn't matter how much hold luggage you have. I paid 35 quid each to bring my cats over in the cabin. Can't recommend it enough.

[SusieK 3]

Cheers thank you for the heads up lol ohhhhh i will tell Kris to keep "Git" up all night so he sleeps for the flight or since the cat and I talk over the cam and mic, will tell him to keep Kris up all night so Kris sleeps lol

Again thank you for advice -

"4 days left till interview - says prayers - yikes - after all this time, its finally come down to Friday!!!

Suz

[Laura+Tom 2]

Imagine trying to take the cat in your avatar on as hand luggage!

[SusieK 3]

ohhh lmao good one

cheers

[Jeraly 4]

Mine cost more than 35 quid but it was worth every penny to know she was ok