Question

How can I make a long car ride comfortable and enjoyable for my cats?

Answer 1

check with another vet and see what he/she recommends . thank you

Answer 2

~Make sure you take lots of food, treats, and water for them. ~Make sure they aren't too rowdy just before the trip starts. For instance don't play with them too intensly before the trip. ~If they are calm enough take one out every once in a while and pet them.. ~Bring a colar and leash or two so you can take them out at stops and let them stretch their legs.. ~Make sure you pet them and love them during the trip.. ~Have a place where they can go to the bathroom like a box attachd the kennel with liter in it.. Good luck!

Answer 3

Why won't your vet recommend anything? Do they have some kind of health problems? Maybe he won't recommend anything because of the length of the trip? . . For anxiety, my vet recommends Acepromazine or Clomicalm. It's something recommended for things like trips to the groomer or getting dogs through the firework season. . . Give him a call and see if you can't get one of those. They are going to be stressed out no matter what, cats hate changes of any kind, but these might help a bit.

Answer 4

Hopefully you're going to stop for the night somewhere - that's too long for the cats to be cooped up without being able to go to the bathroom, and taking them potty at at rest stop probably isn't a viable option, they won't "go" on command like a dog will. Also, that's a really long time for 2 cats to be in a single kennel. Can you borrow a second kennel so each cat will have their own, then there would also be room for a small catbox in each one. Good luck, you're braver than I am!! Another thing to consider - are they used to car rides? Some cats get so stressed they get sick and start barfing - my cat does this, then the other end starts going - not a pleasant experience for any of us!

Answer 5

They will be alright... especially if you put lots of blankets in there for them to lay on, and give them some water once in a while. Usually my pets get tired of panicking and get bored and go to sleep after about the first couple hours.

Answer 6

Bach's Rescue Remedy.. . http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3550. . Not only does it help animals, it also helps humans. It is all natural, and works wonderfully! You can also get it at your local organic foods store.

Answer 7

Ask your vet for a calming pill or nerve pill for your cats before you leave. Also, if you could plan most of your driving at night...or at least the first part of your trip....the cats would be calmer. The daylight would allow your cats to see the movement on the outside of the car. When daylight comes, throw a blanket over the sides of the kennel so they cannot see out. Also, place a favorite blanket or toy inside the kennel so they will feel secure and have something that smells like home. Limit food intake as this may cuase sickness and what goes in one end has to come out the other. Don't forget to place a small litter pan on the inside of the kennel. Good Luck!

Answer 8

They will be fine. I drove from Florida to Arizona with my cat - that's about 2,000+ miles. For the first couple of hours she meowed constantly, but after that all she did was sleep. She never made a peep the rest of the trip. I think the motion of the car has a calming effect after a while. Keep your cats in the kennel and they will calm down after a bit. When you stop for gas, talk to them and reassure them that everything is OK. I would not recommend sedating them.