Me and my sister are taking my cat to the vet for surgery. She really hates to be in the car, so is there a way to make it less stressful for her. Should i put the carrier on my lap, or on the seat or on the floor? What is the best thing to do?
2007-07-30 04:00:25 · 12 answers · asked by b 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She is actually getting a tumor hopefully removed.
2007-07-30 04:16:38 · update #1
If she isn't used to a cat carrier, you should put it down on the ground, place some treats in it and get her to think of it as a safe environment. Place a soft blanket into it and make it into a comfortable next. Strap the carrier with a seatbelt so that it doesn't slide around, roll up the windows so there is no street noise, play some classical music to provide white noise.
You can try Feliway which mimics the scent from a cat's cheek glands and helps calms them. It doesn't work for all cats but the concept may help. If your cat has a pillow or throw that she regularly rubs her face on, place that in or around the cat carrier. Laying out some fabric for her to do that and then placing the fabric in the carrier with her facial scent may help as well.
If possible, make the ride short by avoiding high traffic times. If she likes catnip, you can give her a fresh toy to distract her. . For some cats, the scent of lavender has a calming effect so that an airspray or sachet with lavender may help.
2007-07-30 04:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a whole lot you can do but try to keep the car quieter, so no loud music. My cat Lizzy hates being in the car, or in her carrier for that matter. She cries pathetically the whole way to wherever we are going. My other cat Jack doesn't even care if he's in the carrier, but if they're both in the car, Lizzy can get Jack to start meowing right along with her. I haven't found any way to calm them down other than to keep them from sliding around at all and to keep the music lower.
2007-07-30 11:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by kim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat hates to be in the car as well, however it is unavoidable at times when it comes to taking them to the vet, groomer, etc.
Mine prefers (she hates less) being out of the carrier and in my daughters lap. If she is in the carrier, she will bawl loudly and pitifully. She still cries, but seems more comforted by the fact that she has her loved ones around her and touching her.
Do what your cat seems to be less traumatized by... Remember, you are the "mama"... she doesn't know what she needs and is just feeling scared (rightfully so).
Some cats need to be in the carrier so they won't hurt themselves or you OR cause driving to be dangerous.
Best of luck! :)
2007-07-30 11:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by ivy9toes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most cats when in a car the carrier is the best thing
2007-07-30 11:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her in the carrier and put the carrier on the back seat or back floorboard. She should be just fine.
2007-07-30 11:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one cat that likes to listen to classical music in the car. The other hasn't been comforted by anything I've tried! He cries like an infant whenever he's in the carrier.
Good luck!
2007-07-30 11:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Durga sings the classics 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a favorite toy for her to play with. This will relieve her stress and she will feel at home. Is this a spay surgery? If so, keep an eye on her afterwards so she won't play with her stitches.
Much love to you both. ;-)
2007-07-30 11:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a towel over the carrier so she cannot see and it should help to calm her.
2007-07-30 11:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by Patty M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slowly take her on trips to do errands to get her used to car trips and if you have a carrier use it.
2007-07-30 11:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by daniel_m_libich 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
open up some windows and put ones it its blankets or somthing in there with it to make if feel more reasured
2007-07-30 11:03:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋