Traveling with your cat (short distances)
 Traveling to the vet or petsmart can be lots of fun - if you live in an area where you drive 45 mph or under - you can actually let your cat sit out of it's crate with you.
If they are out of the crate: If you are going to let them out - make sure you have someone else holding them. They enjoy looking out the windows just as much as dogs do. Of course you cannot leave the windows open. This makes their trip much more pleasurable - as they do not have to stay cooped up in a little pen and have something to look at.
If they are in the crate: Whatever the reason you have them in the crate for (no one to hold them or you are worried for their safety) - make sure that they can see you at all times. It's very scarey if they cannot see you. Putting your hand on the bars sometimes sooths them as well. I normally put them in the passenger seat facing me. Put the seat belt around the carrier and make sure it is secure. I would also make sure the air conditioning is not blowing on them directly. It sometimes upsets them and makes them sneeze. If you do have someone with you and you put them in a crate anyway - make sure that person is soothing your cat. Putting their hands near the bars or looks back at the cat frequently so they know everything is ok. What helps them get used to car rides? Take them in the car with you when you aren't going anywhere. Let them roam around and get used to the way the car smells and sounds. It's very good to start them off early (but it's never too late to teach an older cat) how to enjoy being in a car. Even for short car rides - it is good for them to have something in their tummy so they won't get car sick. Feed them or give them some treats before you take them on any ride. Warning: Never... EVER use a sympathetic tone while talking to them in the car if they meow. I mean the "My poor little baby!" tone. They will wonder why you feel sorry for them and will meow more and even louder at times. The more you do it the more they will fear the car. Talk in a normal voice and it will comfort them to know that you are there and talking to them. |
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