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Moving a Cat
At the end of this month DH and I are relocating from Texas to Michigan and we have an 11 year old cat that will be making the 22 hour drive with us. She does not like car rides at all.
Anyone have any advice or things that worked for them when they had to make a long drive with a cat? Thanks for the help!
Re: Moving a Cat
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Definitely this. I know some people don't like to "drug" their pets, but IMO this is sometimes the best option on long trips to relieve stress.
And welcome to Michigan! So far we've had a mild winter, not so much snow (yet!) unless you're moving really far north...
I moved all the way from NY to NV a few years ago, and my sister ended up following me out there six months later....and she had to bring our two cats. She looked into flying them and that was way too expensive, and she also asked the vet if they could be sedated and they said no because they don't like doing that unless they have to. At least according to our vet. And I guess when you're driving across the country and it takes days and days, one day of sedation won't do all that much anyway.
My sister put a litterbox in the back seat for them and mostly let them have free reign. Her cat calmed down a lot faster than mine did. My cat drools like a rabid animal all over the place when she's in the car, and whines like crazy while climbing a lot. She calmed down after two or three days though, but those first few days were rough. My sis put out food and water for them but I'm not sure how much they ate/drank. She tried catnip too of course, but I don't think it helped.
Sorry for not being helpful! You might just have to let the cat tough it out if flying and sedation isn't an option for you. A kennel might be good (or not, depending on your cat) instead of letting her roam around the car. Take lots of breaks if that helps.
Thanks! I am moving to southeastern Michigan. I am thinking that the snow is waiting for my arrival haha.
Agree with all these recs. If you keep kitty in it's carrier for the ride it will be fine. Just let him out from time to time.
Kitties HATE cars but after an hour or so they just give up deal with the ride. Agreed re: Feliway and sedatives! Will help a TON! Good luck to you!