Tips for traveling with pets during holidays

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Traveling with a pet isn't easy, since there are more rules than destinations. Kelly E. Carter, president of thejetsetpets.com and AOL's resident pet travel expert, and Sheron Long, frequent international traveler and author of "Dog Trots Globe — To Paris and Provence," share their tips:

— Research before you go and make reservations early. Airlines offer a limited number of cabin spots for pets, and they are first-come, first-served.
— Know the weight, age and kennel size and closure restrictions for the airline you're flying.
— Fees vary for pets, so have your checkbook or credit card ready at the airport.
— Know how much room you will have under the seat for your pet and your legs. Seatguru.com lists the dimensions on any seat on any aircraft.
— Ask for a window seat to avoid your pet getting kicked if fellow passengers want to leave their seats.

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  1. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Moving two cats in December... good grief have I been researching like crazy! It's good to be as prepared as possible... Especially when one cat is a "nervous pee-er."

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  2. HaileyNovember 7, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Yes! I moved my cat from Miami to Chicago this past year, every cat will react differently. Make sure he/she is as comfortable as possible - a good tip I also heard was to go to a local pet store and take the extra boxes they use to pack food with and use that as a mini liter box for the car!

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