I cant get in to the vet to get them sedated before i leave either. Help!!
2006-11-15 14:34:57 · 21 answers · asked by Amber T 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't let them drink or eat anything after 6 pm the night before (I'm assuming you are leaving in the morning.)
They should go to the bathroom within an hour of waking the next morning, if that's when you are leaving; watch that they do. Don't feed them or give them water until you get to your destination.
Put them in separate cat carriers, with a small blanket and a couple of their familiar cat toys. Put them down in the car so that they cannot see outside.
They may or may not yowl; my cat Romeo loves to lay across the headrest and watch the other traffic. But my other cat Roscoe must be in the carrier - or else he goes beserk.
Not having water or food will lessen their chances of getting carsick. They will survive; we do it when we have to for medical reasons. You can feed them and give them water as soon as you get to your destination.
They will probably be more curious about their new surroundings at first, but make sure to show them where their food, water and litter is located. Then let them explore. They will remember what you showed them, and they will take care of themselves after that, just like at home.
My Russian friend tells me when moving into a new house it's good fortune to let the cats in first, for about a minute, before any of the family go through the door. I did that when I bought my home, and it was fun to mark the occassion with my two cats.
Have a safe trip!
2006-11-15 14:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put them in their carriers at the last minute and put them in the car. Then YOU take a valium or zanax or something, get in the car, and relax. Your cats will be just fine.
I once made a move from the USVI in the Caribbean to North Carolina, via Miami. I flew into Miami, and then drove over 10 hours to Wilmington, NC with my two dogs, two cats, and my parrot. I have done other things that were more fun, but we all survived and most of us still live happily ever after.
2006-11-15 23:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by mailrick12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure they are in a comfortable crate lined with a comfortable material (fluffy towels or something similar). If they get along really well I would put them both in the same crate. Make sure it is large enough where they can both move around comfortably as well as have room to both lay down without being on top of each other (unless they want to be).
Don't let them eat or drink at least 4 hours before you leave so they won't have to suffer from a full bladder or having to go poop.
2006-11-15 22:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can someone go to the vet just to pick up the pill form sedative? This is something I did with my cats when I had to move the same amount of time. I had the pills ready to go a couple days before I left.
If you don't have anyone that can do this for you, then I would suggest putting them in a kitty carrier for the ride. They'll be stressed, but the won't be climbing all over your car.
2006-11-15 22:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get them a nice carry on crate. You can add water/food to them. It's best if they are contained and not wandering around (unless they like to roam around the car). Wait for them to finish using the litter box before setting out on your journey. Put them in the cage/crate before you put them in the car. They have no choice, they have to ride and they probably won't like it at all. It's too short of a trip for sedation anyhow! Good luck!
2006-11-15 22:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by sab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy taking them with you because some cats get used to they owner and they migth not want to go no wear else i think that will make a long car trip easier on the cats
2006-11-17 13:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by lil boosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you moving? If not then try to find a sitter for your cats, or a place to board them, Cats don't tend to travel well. You could probably find a vet that will give you meds to sedate them, but probably not suggested. I know you can give benadryl to dogs, not sure about cats.
2006-11-15 23:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by tera_duke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Betta said it all.
And I want to thank you for not taking these poor things on a plane. There are so many things that can go wrong with that.
Yes, they'll have to yowl in their carriers for awhile, but 4 hours is not all that long. We may move someday to Mich. from California and I've had to think long & hard how we'll do that. (Winnebago, not a bunch of hotels).
2006-11-15 23:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by K.B. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put them in pet carriers If they fuss to long cover cages lightly w/sheet this helps calm them down.I moved NY to Fla took 24 hrs. after 2-3 hrs let them out to use a small pan of litter on floor.& stretch out. I let them have little water & food in cage if nesecary Some cats will run away if the get out of your car
2006-11-15 23:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you provide them with plenty of water & food. If you are transporting your cat in a Kennel Cab (Cat carrying box), rub catnip on the blanket or rug that you have in the box, this helps them relax
2006-11-16 17:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by cat00415 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋