Topic: How Do You Travel With Cats? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

aasharon90 · 12-14-2006, 04:27 PM

Here's a question that concerns me...

Ill be traveling with my cats for 5 hours...
dont cats get car sickness?

How do i travel with them so they wont get
sick.....

Any suggestions.....

***hope213*** · 12-14-2006, 04:48 PM

the vet can give u something to make sure they don't get motion sickness.i had a pekapoo that got sick the 1st time in a car, took her to the vet,gave her meds to her one time & she never got sick again.i think some times they r just nervous till they know what is going on.she loved to ride after that.

forgottenchild · 12-14-2006, 04:54 PM

i've never had a cat with motion sickness, just dogs. my cats seem to travel better if i have a large cage for them, that i put blankets and some of their familiar toys in. then drape most of the cage with a towel or blanket so it's nice and dark for them (if they get overstimulated with all the new sights and experiences of a long car ride they can get distressed). good luck!

aasharon90 · 12-14-2006, 06:43 PM

ok cool ladies...i will use those suggestions...Thanks..! : )

barb dwyer · 12-15-2006, 05:40 AM

I traveled with mine for years. She's gone now, after 9 1/2 years. She'd just curl in the carrier, I'd get her out for rest stops,. she'd walk on a leash kinda stretch and all ... she didn't need tranqs or anything. She didn't like it, but she'd go whever i was.

aasharon90 · 12-15-2006, 05:43 AM

Thanks Barb...when ever i took both of my cats
to the doctor ...only one would throw up when
wed return home...i was thinking it was motion
sickness....

Its been awhile since ive had them in the car...

The drive is about 5 or 6 hours...and my cats r
inside cats...so they will stay in the car....

I was just trying to avoid sickness in the car...
if all possible....

GreenTea · 12-15-2006, 07:28 PM

Its important to let them know that they're okay and safe and that they're not being punished, (cats think weird thought sometimes). Talk to them while you're driving to "normalize" the situation for them.

MeggieStar · 12-15-2006, 09:14 PM

Sharon,

This may be wierd but when I traveled with my cat I just let her ride in the car freely. She would either curl up in the back window (not the safest, I know) or on my lap, the seat next to me, or on the floor in the backseat.

She never got carsick and was much happier than if she were locked in a cage. The one time I put her on a tranquilizer to fly she meowed more than when I didn't, go figure!

aasharon90 · 12-16-2006, 05:01 AM

I would also like to let mine travel freely...i wont
lock them in the cage...but because i have to bring it
i will off a choice to them...ill lay blankets on
the seat and the door to the cage open....

And pray they dont throw up in my car...lol

Thank u guys for ur suggestions...where else
can someone go to get what they need
but here...

We r the ones here in SR with all the
experience strength and hope to share
and help each other in whatever situation
we face....relying on each other for anything
is helpful as i feel comfortable knowing i
never have to face anything alone or
by myself.....

Thank u guys...I LOVE U..!

GreenTea · 12-16-2006, 08:53 AM

Unity and Fellowship, remember?

wolflet · 12-16-2006, 01:24 PM

"how do you travel with cats"...........on prescription meds thanks!!(me, not them!)

just jokeing......if you let them go freely, be very careful that the don't interfer with driving.....under the pedals, etc.......sometimes they like the heat or a.c. vents on......don't feed them too soon before the trip, & well...bring plenty of towels & "fabreeze" just in case LOL.
meds can help, but my experience has also been that cats don't take well to them, but if they are nuetered boys, they are more likely to be ok with being drugged (hey! it's true....no offense ment!).........feed them well the night before, but not that day is my biggest thought.....also they might like some mellow music.their sensetive ears aren't about to go for metal/punk/or rap

aasharon90 · 12-16-2006, 02:36 PM

Good suggestions wolflet...i do have 2 nuetered male cats brothers ....so...i shall think on those things u mentioned....a 6 hour drive at the most...what about bathroom...potty breaks...do i put the liter box in the car? water? little treats?

GreenTea · 12-16-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aasharon90

...do i put the liter box in the car? water? little treats?

Most definitely!

wolflet · 12-16-2006, 03:14 PM

litter box..YES.......water.yes..treats..yes.tho not too many if hopeing to avoid carsickness

**Ann** · 12-16-2006, 03:55 PM

My Toby hates a cat cage but absolutely loves riding in the car if I let him free. He looks out the window and sleeps in the back seat for long trips. I take water for him and some dry snacks.

If it's a 5 hour drive, maybe stop every hour or so and walk them on a leash so they don't run away. This may upset some cats (strange smells) and if so then maybe only stop once.

I think they will sleep more than you think.

aasharon90 · 12-16-2006, 05:29 PM

Hey u guys, im all for sleeping.... lol KEEP IT SIMPLE.....

Time2Surrender · 12-17-2006, 01:51 AM

How do you travel with cats? Put em in the back of the truck with the dog.

ccgirl · 12-17-2006, 04:30 AM

when we moved from Maryland to Massachusetts, we had a puppy training crate that had a divider in it. we put a cat on each side of the divider with l ots of blankets (I even put one over the crate to calm them) then I drove like hell straight through, eight hours to get it over with. All went well except for some growling. Oh, and they didn't "talk" to me for 3 days!

aasharon90 · 12-17-2006, 05:15 AM

Thanks Guys....No dogs here...altho i do like them....
My 2 boy cats and one love bird...lol

We will carivan from Houston to Baton Rouge...
one uhaul and 2 cars...

Cats will live thru all this right? : )

Have we seen any cats dead along the side
of the road? How about birds? lol

Maybe a few road kill...God rest their souls. : )

The main question is...

WILL I SURVIVE??????? LOL

Time2Surrender · 12-17-2006, 08:56 AM

Im sure you've survived worse.

I have a feeling all will be well. Have a safe trip.

12-14-2006, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	Topic: How Do You Travel With Cats? Here's a question that concerns me... Ill be traveling with my cats for 5 hours... dont cats get car sickness? How do i travel with them so they wont get sick..... Any suggestions..... __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

12-14-2006, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
*hope213* Community Greeter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: twilight zone,usa Posts: 3,879	the vet can give u something to make sure they don't get motion sickness.i had a pekapoo that got sick the 1st time in a car, took her to the vet,gave her meds to her one time & she never got sick again.i think some times they r just nervous till they know what is going on.she loved to ride after that. __________________ hope213 i can sum life up in 3 words....IT GOES ON!!!

12-14-2006, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	ok cool ladies...i will use those suggestions...Thanks..! : ) __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

12-15-2006, 05:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,942 Blog Entries: 7	I traveled with mine for years. She's gone now, after 9 1/2 years. She'd just curl in the carrier, I'd get her out for rest stops,. she'd walk on a leash kinda stretch and all ... she didn't need tranqs or anything. She didn't like it, but she'd go whever i was. __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

12-15-2006, 05:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	Thanks Barb...when ever i took both of my cats to the doctor ...only one would throw up when wed return home...i was thinking it was motion sickness.... Its been awhile since ive had them in the car... The drive is about 5 or 6 hours...and my cats r inside cats...so they will stay in the car.... I was just trying to avoid sickness in the car... if all possible.... __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

12-14-2006, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
forgottenchild getting stronger each day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: canton, ohio Posts: 149	i've never had a cat with motion sickness, just dogs. my cats seem to travel better if i have a large cage for them, that i put blankets and some of their familiar toys in. then drape most of the cage with a towel or blanket so it's nice and dark for them (if they get overstimulated with all the new sights and experiences of a long car ride they can get distressed). good luck!

12-15-2006, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
GreenTea Illegitimi Non Carborundum Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Old Home Terra Posts: 4,272	Its important to let them know that they're okay and safe and that they're not being punished, (cats think weird thought sometimes). Talk to them while you're driving to "normalize" the situation for them. __________________ Ego is the root of all evil.

12-15-2006, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
MeggieStar Starry Girl Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Starry Night Posts: 251	Sharon, This may be wierd but when I traveled with my cat I just let her ride in the car freely. She would either curl up in the back window (not the safest, I know) or on my lap, the seat next to me, or on the floor in the backseat. She never got carsick and was much happier than if she were locked in a cage. The one time I put her on a tranquilizer to fly she meowed more than when I didn't, go figure! __________________ I am the Queen of Myself.

12-16-2006, 05:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	I would also like to let mine travel freely...i wont lock them in the cage...but because i have to bring it i will off a choice to them...ill lay blankets on the seat and the door to the cage open.... And pray they dont throw up in my car...lol Thank u guys for ur suggestions...where else can someone go to get what they need but here... We r the ones here in SR with all the experience strength and hope to share and help each other in whatever situation we face....relying on each other for anything is helpful as i feel comfortable knowing i never have to face anything alone or by myself..... Thank u guys...I LOVE U..! __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

12-16-2006, 08:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
GreenTea Illegitimi Non Carborundum Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Old Home Terra Posts: 4,272	Unity and Fellowship, remember? __________________ Ego is the root of all evil.

12-16-2006, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
wolflet fire dancer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: no matter where u go there u are...co Posts: 489	"how do you travel with cats"...........on prescription meds thanks!!(me, not them!) just jokeing......if you let them go freely, be very careful that the don't interfer with driving.....under the pedals, etc.......sometimes they like the heat or a.c. vents on......don't feed them too soon before the trip, & well...bring plenty of towels & "fabreeze" just in case LOL. meds can help, but my experience has also been that cats don't take well to them, but if they are nuetered boys, they are more likely to be ok with being drugged (hey! it's true....no offense ment!).........feed them well the night before, but not that day is my biggest thought.....also they might like some mellow music.their sensetive ears aren't about to go for metal/punk/or rap __________________ how we spend our days is how we spend our lives

12-16-2006, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	Good suggestions wolflet...i do have 2 nuetered male cats brothers ....so...i shall think on those things u mentioned....a 6 hour drive at the most...what about bathroom...potty breaks...do i put the liter box in the car? water? little treats? __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

12-16-2006, 03:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
wolflet fire dancer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: no matter where u go there u are...co Posts: 489	litter box..YES.......water.yes..treats..yes.tho not too many if hopeing to avoid carsickness __________________ how we spend our days is how we spend our lives

12-16-2006, 03:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 30,164	My Toby hates a cat cage but absolutely loves riding in the car if I let him free. He looks out the window and sleeps in the back seat for long trips. I take water for him and some dry snacks. If it's a 5 hour drive, maybe stop every hour or so and walk them on a leash so they don't run away. This may upset some cats (strange smells) and if so then maybe only stop once. I think they will sleep more than you think. __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

12-16-2006, 05:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	Hey u guys, im all for sleeping.... lol KEEP IT SIMPLE..... __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

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12-17-2006, 01:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Field of Dreams Posts: 7,268 Blog Entries: 7	How do you travel with cats? Put em in the back of the truck with the dog. __________________ The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up"

12-17-2006, 04:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
ccgirl Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Harwich, MA Posts: 2,749	when we moved from Maryland to Massachusetts, we had a puppy training crate that had a divider in it. we put a cat on each side of the divider with l ots of blankets (I even put one over the crate to calm them) then I drove like hell straight through, eight hours to get it over with. All went well except for some growling. Oh, and they didn't "talk" to me for 3 days!

12-17-2006, 05:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,569	Thanks Guys....No dogs here...altho i do like them.... My 2 boy cats and one love bird...lol We will carivan from Houston to Baton Rouge... one uhaul and 2 cars... Cats will live thru all this right? : ) Have we seen any cats dead along the side of the road? How about birds? lol Maybe a few road kill...God rest their souls. : ) The main question is... WILL I SURVIVE??????? LOL __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

12-17-2006, 08:56 AM	#20 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Field of Dreams Posts: 7,268 Blog Entries: 7	Im sure you've survived worse. I have a feeling all will be well. Have a safe trip. __________________ The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up"