I'm planning on moving to the west coast, and I'm going to drive from texas, (between 20-35 hrs) with my two cats. I was wondering if it would be better to put them both in a large breed dog carrier or keep them in seperate cat carriers? The cat carriers have just enough space for them to stand up, lay down, turn around, but aren't really very big, so I feel kind of bad for cramping them, but I'm afraid that a dog carrier may be too big, they may get tossed around more or something.
2007-08-06 12:21:00 · 9 answers · asked by MichelleM 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cat carriers will be OK. The cats will mostly sleep anyway. They won't eat or drink anything. I have made it available to them at rest stops and they ignore it. I also put shredded newspaper in bottom of cages and could never see any evidence of use. They made themselves at home and ate OK at motels, except for one I had that liked to hide under the bed.
2007-08-06 12:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Their seperate carriers will be just fine. As long as they are in a carrier, they will be alright. Carriers make them feel more safe and secure than being in an area that they are not use too. Cats sleep most of the time anyway. You may want to ask your vet if he has any additional advice.
2007-08-06 20:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by autumn wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two seperate cat carriers will be just fine. Your cats will most likely enjoy their own space.
I would also recommend putting a harness on them. The harness is for if there are any problems on the road and you have to take them out of the carrier, you can clip a leash on them to ensure that you do not loose them.
Having the harness and leash has saved me a lot of trouble in the past when travelling with my kitty.
2007-08-06 19:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by PetWoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cats are really close, they might enjoy being in the carrier together -- as sort of a security blanket for each other. And they'll probably need it -- my cats get really nervous when they have to be in the car.
With regard to too much space, as long as the carrier is tumbling around your vehicle, they should be fine.
2007-08-06 19:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by AppleDapple 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your vet to prescribe a sedative for them, the trip will be less stressful for them. Then you can pack your very RELAXED cats in their regular carriers (lined with newspapers and old towels, because in 20-35 hours, accidents are going to happen) and make your trip without the caterwauling you would be subject to otherwise. Good luck on your move! Drive safely!
2007-08-06 19:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I think that you should keep them in the seperate cages. Due to such a long drive they could get cranky with one another. Also, it would be safer. In the large cage they WOULD get tossed around. Remember to keep water for them so when you stop for a break, you could pour them a sip, too. If it fits you should buckle the cages up with the seat belts, just as an extra precaution.
2007-08-06 19:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would put them in the carrier together...I don't think they would get tossed around any. Good luck! I took my cat on a 4.5 hr trip and he drove me crazy! I couldn't keep him in his cage or he had a fit, and when I took him out he cried half the time (usually when I was looking for an exit) and the other half the time he slept on my lap.
2007-08-06 20:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think that you should put them in seperate cat carriers. but stop occasionally open their cages and let them stretch. my cat just falls asleep on a car ride.
2007-08-06 19:24:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They'l probably be fine eiather way. Whn traveling with a cat, they typically spend the first few hours howling, then sleep the rest of the way.
2007-08-06 19:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by John F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋