Pet Travel long distance by car, can it be done with cats?

Answer 1

I traveled from Washington State to Florida with my two cats. I had a nice crate for them with plenty of room for their liter box. If your cat get stressed by the car give them something called Rescue Remedy. It's all natural, you can get it at health food stores. You can give it to animals or you can take it your self to relive stress.

Answer 2

Some cats travel well, some don't. For those that do get a harness one for small dog works well, and a crate. When we moved from California to Texas our cat wore a harness he wouldn't actually walk like a dog would, but we could take him out to bathroom without losing him, fyi some cats won't eat, drink or go to bathroom on car trips our trip took three days he barely ate or drank anything. Good luck and be careful.

Answer 3

Yes it can be done, I have traveled cross a few states with my cat. You need to make sure that when you stop for the night at a hotel, that the hotel allows pets. Also everytime you stop for food or water or bathroom stop, take care of your kitty too. It's best to have them travel in a kennel, and just make sure to give them plenty of fresh air, food and especially water. If you are traveling in the summertime, it's best if you leave your pet home safe and sound, the car can get way too hot for them. Well, in reality it's just much better to leave kitty at home rather than travel with them, but if you choose to travel with your kitty, just remember to make sure it's needs are met as well as yours.

Answer 4

I know a lady who travels every weekend with her cat in a carrier with no problems.

I personally used to travel with my cat when we were in the military. He rode from California to North Carolina with no problem, with no carrier. On our last riding trip, I had 2 cats and a dog that really did not like each other.(they were kinda like Garfield and Odie). They were great in the car. They acted like they knew they had to behave and they did just fine.

Sometimes when a cat first gets in the car it'll freak out, but most of them calm down quite quickly and are no problem.

Answer 5

Sure, just make sure the cats don't get too hot. Make sure they have food and water. If you get your cat a leash and harness, you could even stop at rest stops every couple hours and walk them around to get fresh air and to go potty. I would also check with your vet first and ask about tips on traveling with cats.

Answer 6

Yes it is. My sister moved four hours away. At the time she had four cats, her vet gave her a mild sedative to keep them calm for the long drive. Ask your vet or local humane society for help.

Answer 7

we traveled with our cat from michigan to florida, stopping at a hotel overnight. she was in the carrier, with the door open but she prefered to stay in..at rest stops, we would take her and put her in the litterbox..she didn't really need it because she didn't eat or drink much those 2 days..she was fine!!!

Answer 8

yep i drove from iowa to south florida w/ 2 cats in a pet carrier. they hated me for about 3 days after we got to florida and then they were fine. if you are really worried about it the vet can give you a sedative for them.

Answer 9

Yes, the cats won't like it but you can do it. I would suggest keeping them in their cat carrier though, because once they gets loose they are pretty freaked and won't respond to you well.

Answer 10

with dogs its easier as you can medicate them if they get car sick. the dog you can take for walks for potties. cats do not like leases and its very hard to lease a cat plus they use litter boxes. most people i know either get a friend to warch them, take them in or put them in a kennel.