I have two cats and need to transport them in cat boxes in my car to a cattery, the problem is one of them wee,s and poo,s as soon as I start the car journey have you any advice on how I could make this a more pleasant journey for her and me?
2006-11-12 08:28:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Tranquilizer from vet. I had two cats that had the same problem. It was so sad. I would not feed them on the day of travel. The drug would make them drunk basically. You could also try taking them on small journeys at first to get them used to the vehicle.
2006-11-12 08:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by dogloverdi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As others have said vets have some medicines that might help. Personally, I have a cat that is 10 years old and had never traveled before. A few months ago I had to transport her from Virginia to Florida which is a good 12 hour drive. She was freaking out and mewing the whole time, but there isn't really much you can do. Some pets will experience no anxiety at all. It really depends on the pet and their travel experience.
Try leaving the crate out in the open so they can come and go as they please, preferrably a little while before the adventure. If it is familiar to them, they may be less scared. Also, try putting something familiar to them in the crate while traveling. Treats work well also. If they don't eat or drink while travelling, don't worry, this is normal.
2006-11-12 08:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by smittn.kitten 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have experience with transporting cats. But I've never heard of a cat weeing and pooing during transportation. I could tell you to use a tranquilizer to put the cat to sleep. Or, you could talk to your vet and get advice from him or her.
2006-11-12 08:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 01:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by lemanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet can offer sedation for the cat, my friend did this and he was fine when doing a 500 mile journey
2006-11-13 22:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Catherine C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with hold food/water for 8-12 hours before transporting them, put a small cat box in the crate - cardboard box is fine for a short trip.
2006-11-12 08:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by morganpony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a cat who wees and poos when she goes to the vet, just put loads of newspaper in the cat carrier and a thick old towel you can throw away. Unless of course you can catch your cat after it has just tioleted, but they seem to produce wee no matter.
2006-11-12 09:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by bonny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but the best plan would be to deprive them of food for 24 hours so there is nothing in their system to come out. feed them as soon as you get to the cattery, this will both fulfil a need in them for food and settle them down.
2006-11-12 09:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by dreamcatcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
withholding food prob no help but withold litter tray for as long as poss then reintroduce it half hour or so before journey. as far as wee goes plenty of kitchen roll in basket is best option.I would avoid sedatives, they either dont work or make cat groggy all day
2006-11-12 10:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat would (and still does) vomit on car rides, the only thing that helps her is to be out of the cage and to be held in a blanket or towel. So if i take her anywhere, i always need someone else to go with me just to hold her. plus i don't feed her the morning of appointments.
but mine could just be suffering from car sickness, sounds like your kitty may be scared stiff. mayber before you take her, don't feed her or give her water, maybe her bowels will be empty and she won't go to the bathroom on the ride.
2006-11-12 08:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by Bitterly Sweet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋