in the boot of the car ?, as each cat has its own box they will not fit in the back seat.
2007-11-24 09:36:56 · 14 answers · asked by mona 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would not put them in the boot. They are going to be very frightened and need to be able to smell you, hear your voices and for you to reassure them that everything is okay. Could you perhaps put the back seats down so that there is enough room in the back?
Or if it means taking one person out of the car (I noticed you say "we are taking cats") then do this, so that one cat box can go on the front passenger seat.
Additionally, with such a long journey they are likely to either poo or wee on the journey so put plenty of newspaper, kitchen towel or old bath towels in their cat boxes so that you don't have a big mess to clean up. If you put them in the boot, I think you'll be asking for problems. Best not to risk it.
EDIT - I have just checked The Blue Cross animal charity/veterinary web site and they state that you should NEVER transport a cat in the boot of a car. They are the experts. See www.allaboutpets.org.uk and check out the leaflet 'Moving house and Travelling with cats'.
2007-11-24 09:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! That would probably kill the cats, since the exhaust fumes would get in there, and they'd have not way to get away from them. If your vehicle is too small to put the crates side by side in the back seat, try stacking them, or put one in the passenger seat. You could put one of the crates in the "boot", and hold that cat in your lap for awhile. Then, after awhile (1 hr?), trade off with one of the crated ones. That way, everyone gets to ride "up front" with a person, and will make the trip easier on them. Never put an animal in a situation that you wouldn't put your daughter! Would you put HER in there? If there's no way to do this safely, see if you can borrow someone's car that has more room, or let your daughter come get her cats herself. They must have gotten to your house someway, in the first place! Good luck................
2007-11-24 10:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by brutusmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would put the carriers in the back of the car (empty) so you can transport them from the car to the home. Other than that, block off the back seat from the front with some netting, so they can't get to the very front seats. In the backseat of the car, provide a litter box on the floor board, so they don't have accidents. Also, remember to provide plenty of water for them to drink. This is what I did with my 8 cats, when we moved from Oregon to Washington last year. It worked out great. They had plenty of room to move around and get comfortable.
2007-11-24 09:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NEVER put any animal in the trunk of a car. The gas/exhaust fumes in the back of the vehicle can kill them.
Even having them in the back of an enclosed truck bed is dangerous it fills with exhaust fumes as you drive. Even if you can't smell them they are there a very deadly to animals and people for that matter.
Is it possible to put both of them into one carrier or you can try getting a bigger one that will accommodate both of them in one. They are living in the same house they can make the trip in the same carrier. Not matter how you carry them you do have to be keep them inside the cars passenger area.
Also a good idea to have an old towel or rags in the carrier.
A hint for getting them into the carrier without a major fight...... Set the open pet carrier in the house a few days before it time to go and let them check it out. Going in and out freely will help them to relax and will make it much easier to get them in to when it's time to go.
2007-11-24 10:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by K W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the petsore and buy carriers for them...they are not THAT expensive. They also make cardboard ones that are really cheap....I don't know what "the boot" of a car is...but it doesn't sound good! If you mean the trunk, then no...they need some light and a steady source a fresh air...how'd you like to be stuck in "the boot"? Silly people....
2007-11-24 09:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't put them in the boot, carbon monoxid poisoning from exhaust fumes and all get trapped back there...how many cats you talking about anyway...i've always found a way to travel cats in the car proper, back seat, front seat on laps, etc. and i used to volunteer at a no kill shelter and haul alot of cats in alot of crates when i owned a toyota toy-size car...
2007-11-24 09:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 00:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In many cars they could actually suffocate in the trunk of the car. They need to go in the passenger area of the car.
2007-11-24 09:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by fluffy_aliens 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! if there on the floor in the back seat then yes unless the poor things will suffocate
2007-11-24 09:47:11 · answer #9 · answered by Pageant girl<3 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no!! that would probobly be fine but you never know there is not much air in the trunk so i suggest finding some way to not put them in there.
2007-11-24 09:46:19 · answer #10 · answered by nicca90 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋