my mom's moving next week.She has an adult male cat and a transport carrier for him.Should she do anything to make the short trip a little less stressful for him?(feed,water,etc. anything like that?)
2006-09-25 12:45:24 · 9 answers · asked by L.T. 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
i dont think so...make sure he has his fill of food and water and attention before the trip, but since it's a short trip, he should be ok!
2006-09-25 12:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by amcol_soc07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!
Leave the carrier near his food bowl to give it a more positive and less fearful association.
Give the cat some Rescue Remedy starting now, as it takes a few days to build to strength. It will help the cat deal with the pre-move and post-move commotion. You can buy Rescue Remedy liquid at health food, vitamin, or some petstores. Up to 6 drops/day/cat, mixed in wet food or rubbed on his ears.
Be very careful when moving things in or out. If your mom has movers slated to come on a particular day, then put the cat inside his crate in a quiet room. I've helped friends move when the "safe room door" was inadvertently opened and the cats bolted out through the doors left opened to the outside. Best to restrict the cat safely instead! That way, you know the cat is not hiding inside a box or the couch when you move it. (That's happened, too!)
Try to NOT feed the cat for four hours prior to transport. A short trip doesn't require water but you can offer ice frozen into the crate cups or small tupperware bowls. That way the water doesn't spill and make the cat even more uncomfortable. Be sure to line the crate with newspaper, a puppy pad, or a towel.
At the destination, plan a quiet room with a few of the cat's familiar things. Try to keep the cat there until most of the moving madness is settled and boxes have been brought curbside. If there's any chance of the door being opened, then leave the cat in the crate until the moving activity stops for the day.
If the cat remains in the safe room for several days, that is a good idea, as having the cat become accustomed to a small space first will help him start eating and boxing sooner.
Be especially careful with outside doors and windows, as the cat's instinct is to flee back to his familiar territory. This impulse is quite strong the first month but fades after that.
2006-09-26 02:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by catlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have reported vets have some drugs that could help. in my opinion, I truly have a cat it truly is 10 years previous and had in no way traveled in the previous. some months in the past I had to shipping her from Virginia to Florida it truly is a reliable 12 hour force. She changed into freaking out and mewing the completed time, yet there is not any longer a lot you should do. some pets will adventure no rigidity in any respect. It truly relies upon on the puppy and their holiday adventure. attempt leaving the crate out contained in the open so that they could go back and go as they please, preferrably a short even as in the previous the adventure. no matter if it truly is conventional to them, they'd be a lot less scared. also, attempt putting something conventional to them contained in the crate even as travelling. Treats artwork nicely also. in the adventure that they don't eat or drink even as vacationing, do not complication, that's everyday.
2016-12-02 01:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by spatafora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be sure the carrier is safe & secure. The short trip should'nt be too stressful....he'll get over it! Water & food is a good idea for reassurace but I don't think he'll touch it. Good Luck!
2006-09-25 12:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by PAMELA G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me I would not feed him on the morning of his trip, he may get car sick and your mom will end up with a stressed cat and a carrier full of vomit. Good luck
2006-09-25 12:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut there food & water off a couple hours before the trip so they don't have to use the litterbox.
2006-09-25 12:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I have to transport my cat I give her some loose catnip a few minutes before I box her. She is pretty calm afterwards.
2006-09-25 13:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to transport my two cats (2 hour drive) didn't want to spend a lot of money. My vet told me to give them a 25 ml gram benedryl, oral or rectal an hour prior.
2006-09-25 12:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no theres not much u can do short of tranquilizing him . i just talk to my cat for the short trips saying things like-- i know , its awful im so mean , it will b over soon, im sorry, he hollars and wails but we get there and back no worse for the wear.
2006-09-25 12:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by Nora G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋