I am moving my 3 year old female cat to my boyfriend's house where I will eventually be moving as well. I've been taking her for rides in the car around the neighborhood to get her used to the car. I let her roam free since it's just in the neighborhood. So far so good but I'm afraid she's going to try and get under my feet when the bid day comes. But she hates her carrier and I'm trying to make the ride as stress free as possible. What's a safe alternative travel method to a cat carrier?
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I drove cross country with my cat. you can get something from your vet to sedate it. it doesn't hurt them it should be okay.
See if you can get one of those metal things to put over the trunk space if you have an open trunk or maybe go to the dr to see if he can sedate her before the trip
The cat carrier is the best idea. If she is really upset, a mild sedative from your vet would be a good for the car ride. maybe lock her in an empty bedroom (with food and water etc.) until time for her travels to start.
You can actually buy mild pet sedatives, over the counter.
I actually bought some today for my chihuahua because Im going on a 10 hour car trip.
It was 8 dollars at petsmart.
Here are a link to some for you to look at on the petsmart website:
http://www.petsmart.com/global/search/se...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
They are located in the health section of the actual petsmart store, with the supplements.
I've travelled with cats free in the car. And since you've been taking yours for rides, that might work. I think cats do better when they can see out the window, but be careful exiting/entering the car.
I have always traveled with my cat free in the car. I have taken her on 4 hour rides and didn't have any problems. She just rode in the back window.
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