2007-07-19 03:00:29 · 23 answers · asked by Francine 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't give it anything to eat before you set off!
2007-07-19 03:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Slowly try to get your cat adjusted to riding in a car. Take her outside and let her get used to being near the car. Do this every so often for a week. When you think she is ready then let her in your car while it is NOT running. She will probably meow but just let her get used to exploring the car and feeling safe. Do this for a week or so or until she seems to be okay. Then let her in the car with the car started (but not moving). Again let her get used to it. Then after that you can start with short trips around the block until eventually you can take her on longer trips.
I know this sounds like a lot of work but if you are going to be frequently taking her on car trips then it will be worth it in the long run. My cat used to get car sick but I finally got her used to car rides and she absolutely loves them now. I don't even keep her in her carrier now because she likes just sitting on the seat next to me and will usually lay down and go to sleep if it is a long ride. Good luck!
2007-07-19 04:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Debra S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat does the same thing. I found these cat treats at the petstore and they are called Nutri-Vet Pet-Ease. It calms and soothes. It actually did work. Normally my cat would be all sorts of sick but I followed the directions on the bag and he never said a word or got sick the whole drive.
2007-07-19 03:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by kanorge 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried hypnotherapy. If that doesn't work start riding a bike.
Is it the car it doesn't like or is it scared cos you only use the car to take it to the vet and it hates the vet.If that's the case and you're very rich you could get the vet to do a home visit.
2007-07-19 03:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by weasel bat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep trips short, withhold food several hours prior to the trip, water for less time, say an hour. These may help. Some kitties are more sensitive to inner ear impulse from the movement than others, but these should help.
2007-07-19 03:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by ihatepenndot 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What has worked for my kitty is to limit his food and water intake before we leave and to keep a towel over the top and side of his cage (the side facing a window). Also, try and keep a steady speed and be gentle around corners.
Veterinarians have medication to sedate the animal for travel. I personally wouldn't use that, but it may be a good idea to speak with your veterinarian before you leave on your next trip.
2007-07-19 03:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by j m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet. They might be able to give you an anti-nausea med you can give the cat before you go in the car.
2007-07-19 03:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by snakekeeper27 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a cat expert and I think you can't do any thing about car sick.
2007-07-19 04:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son used dimeatapp on out Tom Cat when he moved to Montana. Worked great.. Also you can use Dramamine or motion sickness techniques used on kids. Just watch the amounts.
Actually I just picked up some great quick dissolve tablets from the health food store for my son but they said it would work on pets..All Natural
2007-07-19 03:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by grizleygal 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
cats really hate travel
car sickness is usually because the motion of the car makes them so unwell and their sensory perception is really messed up they're getting all these signals and its all too much for them
so i have no answers
poor kitty
2007-07-19 03:57:09 · answer #10 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't feed it much, feed it a tiny bit and if it gets though the ride (without puking), give it a treat. the same thing happened to one of my golden retriever's and my friend's cat we try'd that that and the animal's have been not puking in the car ever since.
2007-07-19 03:23:28 · answer #11 · answered by the stylish one 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋