i take him on two hour trips and he gets very sick, but i want to take him cause he gets to play in the country, and i dont like to leave him in apt cause he gets stir crazy as it is.
but the trip kills him.
1. could he drop dead during these trips, he seems like it
2. am i taking years of his life with the stress of these trips
2006-12-17 13:55:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
the trip is two hours but im gone for a couple days
2006-12-17 14:26:47 · update #1
Your cat should be fine---when cats ride they get motion sickness! Try not feeding him the day before the trip. He wont die and your not taking years off his life! It's just like when humans get a motion sickness! Hope this helps
2006-12-17 13:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Raven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously love your cat very much as you're unwilling to leave him on his own for 2 hrs in an apartment. But since your cat is a very bad traveller, the kindest thing to do is to limit trips in the car to absolutely necessary. If I were you, I'd leave the cat in the apartment but in a room where he can go "stir crazy." (I hope you mean just playful and getting into things he shouldn't). Make the room as comfy nice to him as possible with all his necessities there (foood bowl, water bowl and litter box and toys).
The stress of too much travelling may adversely impact his immune system (as stress does to cats) and I know you certainly wouldn't want that.
2006-12-17 22:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ease him into it. Put the cat in the car for several hours before you take off (weather permitting). Then drive him around slowly for a few minutes, let him sit, drive him around, etc. (This can also be done several days beforehand.) When you're ready to make the big trip, put the cat on your lap and comfort him. Take off, reassure him, and do whatever you can to keep him comfortable. If he seems to be starting an epidsode, distract him in any way you can.
2006-12-17 23:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Brntte3078 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one cat that traveled great. However my next cat was horrible. I had to cage him in the car. He wrecked the cage. Some vets will give you a mild sedative to help with travel. Others refuse to.
You have to decide if the fun he has in the country is worth it.
2006-12-17 22:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok well try asking your vet! they may have a very low grade medicine that will let hime sleep through the ride! but if not maybe taking him on theese rides isn't the best for him! but i wouldn't take him on to many more of them with out going to the vet's first! good luck â¥
2006-12-17 22:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋