I have to take the cat to the vet and told dh I was going to have to rush home from work, get the cat, take her to the vet, rush home and rush back to work. He said that it's only going to be 57 degrees and she would be ok in the car, in the pet taxi for 4 hours. I feel uncomfortable with that. What do you think?
2007-10-10 03:11:07 · 12 answers · asked by sha 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I sure wouldn't leave my kitty in her pet carrier for that long no matter what the temperature was. What if she needs to potty? What if she's thirsty or hungry? All she can do in the pet carrier is lay down. What if she wants to stretch or play? How would you feel being shut in a space only a bit bigger than you are for 4 hours in a car that could still get hot?
You feel uncomfortable with this because you know it's not the right thing to do for your pet. Don't do it, find another solution.
2007-10-10 04:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by tnk3181979 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if your vet will let you drop your kitty off in the morning and pick her up after you get off of work. I have done that before when I know I will not be able to make it to the appointment on time because of my work schedule. The vet actually encourages this because it lets them work on the cat when they have time and they aren't rushed to get you in and out if they happen to have an emergency. They may charge you an extra $5 or so for boarding the cat during the day but it's much easier on you than rushing around or worrying about leaving the cat in the car.
2007-10-10 05:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by Donna D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you leave a child alone in a car for four hours?
Even if it is "only" supposed to be 57 degrees out, if your car is sitting in the sun, it will still heat up. Not to mention the cat's possible need to use the bathroom at some point within those four hours; it isn't right to keep it in such a small place where it might urinate or defecate, and then be forced to sit in its own excrements.
Just do the rush-around or reschedule when it is more convenient for you.
2007-10-10 03:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jules 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way it may not be that hot but you run the risk of adding dehydration to an already stressed kitty and you may need to organise another vet visit once the day is over its not worth it. Change the appointment or organise alternative transport for her maybe a friend or a family member could do this for you
2007-10-10 03:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. If something happened to your little purr-er you'd feel terrible and probably blame your husband for it, so just don't do it. Like the first answerer said, it can be 50 degrees outside but in that little glass and metal terrarium known as the car, it can get HOT! Take a sick day or wait till another day to take kitty kitty to the vet!
2007-10-10 03:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by nacho momma 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take kitty home after the vet. Use vacation time or stay over a few minutes to cover it. Tell him the vet didn't recommend it. Ask so it won't be a lie.
2007-10-10 03:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Bring her in to work and keep her under your desk, it's safer that way. Even in winter cars can heat up. But if it's VERY cold outside (below freezing) then it'd be safer but really they shouldn't be left in the car, some people will break a window and take them.
2007-10-10 12:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont do it. because it can be 57 outside but 80-90 inside, depending on how sunny it is. plus your cat would need food and water and a litter box. its cruel and wrong. dont do it. just make another apt time. or rush home.
2007-10-10 03:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't do IT
THe cat dose not need to be in a cage in ur car for 4 hours!
2007-10-10 05:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by ~frenchie~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that you find too warm, is defiantly to warm for the kitten.
try and imagine, now if i was wearing a fur coat would i be too hot?
if your answer is yes, then it is most likely too warm.
because i highly doubt your going to carry a thermometer around when you park trying to figure the temperature. lol.
2007-10-10 03:28:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋