One of them is less than a year old and the other is about 6 years old. The 6 year old is very skiddish because she was battered as a youngster and she does not respond well to confined spaces (like the carrier) and neither of them really like the car. I have heard that sedating them could be harder on them but looking at the older cats situation would it be?
2007-07-07 11:57:22 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa S 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My advice to you is to go to the local vet or animal clinic, and ask for 10mg Acepromazine...its a light sedative for felines. Then about 45 minutes before you are ready to leave, give each cat 1/2 a pill...dont give it to them with food though. You need to hold the cat and open its mouth, and drop it in their mouth. I have 2 cats, and i just drove from missouri to washington in 2 days (it was 2300 miles!) They wont be completely knocked out, but they will be very calm. Put them in their carriers after you give them the pill and put them in a quiet spot. Stop every 4-6 hours, give them water and another pill. If you are staying in a hotel, then it is fine to wait about 8 hours after the last pill. It will not harm them, and it will make the trip a LOT easier and less stressful for both you and the cats! Good luck!
2007-07-07 12:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by soldierzwyfe06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very best way to transport them is crates which can be found at Petsmart or Wal-mart for about 15 bucks each. Of course they won't like it, but YOU need to get over that, I mean, come on, cats hate everything anyway!! Stick them in their crates, give them some water but no food while in motion to prevent or deal with motion sickness. They will holler, but again, cats always hate everything and complain about everything no matter what you do, so let them holler but at least they will be safe and stuck. They will get over it. Trust me.
If you are spending a night in the motel, make sure the doors are locked and windows firmly shut before letting the cats out. Make sure you have their specific litter box for them to use and put it where they can see and smell it right away. Put them back in their crates immediately and DON'T OPEN THE DOOR FOR ANYTHING OR ANYBODY WHILE THEY ARE OUT!!! I MEAN THAT!! Only open your motel door after both cats are firmly locked in their crates.
When you reach your destination, keep your cats indoors for at least two weeks for them to adjust to their new location. Let them sit in a window open but with a strong screen so they can smell their new location, then try letting them out.
But don't panic. They will be all right. They will get over it. If they holler, turn up the volume on the radio and let them make their noise. They will still be okay when you arrive.
Good luck.
2007-07-07 12:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by enn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I traveled a short distance with cats different times and there not the same untill after a few days. but they were 1-2 yrs old
2007-07-07 12:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by amanda l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your vet give you acepromazine for your cats; it won't hurt them. I had to do that when I moved from one state to another. My cats got each got the appropriate dose for their weight, and did well in the move.
2007-07-07 17:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by Dielorilei 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋