Airline Carry On Rules For Luggage

I know this is a bit of a no-no…. I have a new kitten/cat that is soooo easy going. (He will even let you give him a bath without a fight) Anyhow, he is going to travel on a 1 segment, 2 hour plane ride with me. When I asked the airline about taking kitty for my carry on, they wanted $90.00 ONE WAY or $180.00 round trip. At this price, I can get him his own seat, for it cost me on $20.00 more for my ticket that gets a snack/drink and a seat with a view other than people’s feet.
I know this is awful… I just can’t afford this extra $ and I will be gone a month, so I cant trust his care that long to a neighbor. Anyhow, I have strongly considering being a “kitty smugler”. I was going to go to the vet and get something to help keep him calm. (he never Meows, so no worries there)
Now the question… When going thru security and they check your ticket going through security, do they check your pets ticket? Obviously, then I would be busted.
Any advise is much appreciated

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