When I get him the car he throws up, gets diarrhoea, or both, but hes fine as soon as the journey is over.
I'm hoping he'll grow out of it, but until then can anyone suggest a possible solution?
2006-12-19 00:01:06 · 15 answers · asked by Beth Witch 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I travel at weekends to do my voluntary work away from home, and take my cats with me.
When I get my kitten in the car he throws up, gets diarrhoea, or both, but hes fine as soon as the journey is over. He also settles down to sleep when hes finished being ill.
I'm hoping he'll grow out of it, but until then can anyone suggest a possible solution?
2006-12-19 00:12:20 · update #1
Many cats suffer from car sickness. Call your vet. There are meds to help them with it.
2006-12-19 00:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Scoots 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a properly sized car carrier for him, place it where he will get enough ventilation. Car exhaust fumes can cause the symptoms you describe. If this does not resolve the problem, cover part of his carrier with a blanket to keep him from being able to see out, but leave an opening for ventilation and see you at the same time. He may be scared, if he sees you and you talk to him quietly, that may help. If all else fails, see your vet for medications. As you state you take him out every weekend, medications should be a last resort. For a one time trip, it's OK, but not every weekend.
2006-12-19 01:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by c.s. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you take him out in the car all the time? I don't know many people who take their cats out for a drive. Leave him at home if it's making him ill, he's probably really frightened and nervous about it. I don't think you will sort it out because he obviously hates it.
2006-12-19 00:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he in a carrier? i read somewhere that for cats in cars, some get their equilibrium knocked about by the sight of trees etc going by so fast. try putting him in a box or crate that he can't see out of and drive 50 feet or so. do this everyday and extend your distance a little at a time. let his brain get used to the motion and then let his eyes get used to it. this kind of thing worked for one of my dogs. but she was just hyper and easily stressed.
2006-12-19 00:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat gets pretty bad on the way to the vet, dribbing and that too! i don't think theres much you can do about it to be honest perhaps ask the vet next time you go, good luck
2006-12-19 00:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-19 01:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Nelly Wetmore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try blindfolding him when you take him out in the car!
2006-12-19 00:58:25 · answer #7 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lead n walk
2006-12-19 00:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take my two on the train.
2006-12-19 00:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit carrying him around in the car! cats don't like it! vet trips only and they will be ablr to help you I should think
2006-12-19 00:09:11 · answer #10 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋