Is it safe for kittens to fly at 6 weeks of age?

Question

Please dont answer with something like it depends on the airline...im not trying to find out what they allow- I want to know if health-wise a kitten can be on a plane at 6 weeks old or if most airlines say 8 weeks because it is a health necessity

Answer 1

I'd sugges that you wait at least 8-12 months, if you can allow that much time, depending on where you are going on why.  If you're in a hurry, wait at least 8 months, but if time allows and you're not in a rush, wait maybe at most a year.  If you kitten is healthy, but you're still not fully sure about if it can fly with you, go to your vet  a week before the flight scheduled and your vet can talk to you about it.

-Hope it helps!

-DJ

Answer 2

It would be best to check with the airline - many of them will not allow a cat on board unless they've been vaccinated for rabies, which means they would need to b 12 weeks old.  It's always safest to carry them on the cabin with you, but again - different airlines have different rules.

Answer 3

are you taking them in a carrier in the cabin with you?  If yes, then no younger than 10 weeks, and they must have all their shots current.

If you are not taking them in the cabin with you, they need to be at least 7-8 MONTHS old because of the air pressure and the heat/cold of the baggage cabin.  Once again, must be current and you should have it treated for fleas (baggage area are notorious for bugs).

Either way, make sure you take pictures of the kittens from every angle in case they are lost, or misplaced.  Microchipping is a good way of proving ownership.

Answer 4

6 weeks is pretty young to take a kitten away from the mother. Most vets say 8 weeks to ensure the kitten is fully weened from the mother.

Answer 5

no because u can't take a cat on a plane and u can't take a kitten away from its mother at the age 6 weeks.