Me and my family are moving back home and we are bringing my 4 year old moggy with us how can we keep her calm are they any drugs that we could get from the vet to make the journey easier on her?
2007-08-01 23:45:02 · 21 answers · asked by liz 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
just get a carry case, we had a carboard cat holder from Pets at Home i think....i doubt she will need drugs, just wait for her to settle and make it comfy in there
2007-08-01 23:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you don't need drugs for most cats, unless they're naturally extremely nervous. You can just buy a carry case(make sure it's big enough). To get her used to being in it, you can leave it out sometime before you go. Make sure that the carrier is comfy and inviting. Also make sure that there will be enough air circulation and that she will not get too hot. The more comfortable she is, the less nervous and fidgety she will get. Drugs are not really the best thing because all they do is make your cat sleepy and less alert which is not very good unless you plan the exact amount and how long you want to keep her in there. Because it's not really great if she bumps into things even after you've arrived. I would really opt for the most natural solutions, that is, just make her comfy. i f you are really scared she might not like it, you can always buy catnip, which make cats feel very attached to whatever you put it on. I hope the journey isn't too hard on either of you!
2007-08-04 22:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definately need to get some sort of carrier as most cats really hate cars and are all over the place. Speak to your vet about calming tablets, or you could try the rescue remedy. Get your cat used to the carrier before you leave to reduce stress. Leave the carrier on the floor and open and put treats inside so she associates it with something nice. I also like the idea of covering her so she can't see outside but if you feel its making her more stressed then take it off. Good luck.
2007-08-02 00:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat carrier will help lots and cover it up with a towel.If you do not have one then the best way is to hold her in your lap or on the seat up against your thigh. With your hand on her stroking her in a calming way but keep talking to her letting her know that it will be alright. Its ok and how much you love her. You just need to constantly be talking to her as u normally do and in a reasurring way.Works for some but not all. lol. I have a big siamese male that will jump in my truck if I open the door and call him . He will hang his head out the window with both front paws hooked over the edge , as long as I do not drive so fast that the wind is too much for him. Best to start a Cat riding with you at a young age and you will find that they like it almost as much as dogs do . Good luck.
2007-08-02 00:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by Tuff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way I can keep my cat calm in the car is by wrapping her in a blanket where she is able to cover her head and I pet her. She usually has to sit on my lap. But it is the best way I have kept her calm without having to give her tranquilizers. She just sits there and sleeps and rarely meows. Also I noticed she does not like the radio. Shes a little diva lol
2007-08-02 01:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the vet, you can get pills for animals that need to travel and to make them calm. If you don't want to use drugs and many people don't, then have a good travel box where she can see you, and you can reassure her that everything is ok. I made the mistake of taking my cat out of the box in a car once and he wet all over me, he didn't like travelling at all in any mode of transport.
2007-08-01 23:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a longish journey, ask your vet for advice. Many years ago, when at uni, the cat which had adopted us needed to come home with me for Christmas. I spoke to the vet (surgery was next door!) as it was about 2.5 hour trip, and he gave him a mild sedative - not enough to knock him out, but enough to keep him dopey. The vet gave me a couple of tablets for the journey back.
2007-08-04 08:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by cranston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat travels fine inside her large cat box but these are journeys of less than half an hour. I'd talk to a vet before giving a cat any medication.
2007-08-01 23:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet should be able to give you kitty anti-histamines to make your cat calmer on the journey and more likely to sleep the whole way, ask them for advice.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-02 02:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you really need drugs. Provide a comfy carrier with blankets and water inside. Then place it on the floor behind the front passenger seat and cover it with a blanket. Stop any children from shouting and kicking.
2007-08-03 09:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by Alice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋