How to Travel with Your Cat
Most cats enjoy staying at home, so they can become very stressed if you make them travel. When traveling with cats, you need to do everything it takes to make your furry friends as comfortable as possible.
Here are a few cat travel tips to help you offer your kitty a safe and enjoyable travel time.
Cats and Car Travel
Learning how to travel by car with your cats is the best thing to start our article with. You can enjoy a stress-free journey, provided that you know how to help your cat be calms and relaxed.
Before the Car Trip
You should purchase a cat travelling bag and carrier. This is the only safe method to travel by car with a cat. Allowing the animal to roam freely inside the vehicle is very dangerous, because he might distract the driver. Furthermore, in case of an accident, your cat will be projected through the window. Also, a loose cat will try to find a way out as soon as you open a door or a window.
Since your cat will have to stay in its carrier for the entire duration of your trip, you have to make sure the crate is comfortable and roomy enough to accommodate the animal. In addition, the crate has to be solid. Transporting your cat in a cardboard box is not an option, as it will get damaged if the pet decides to urinate inside.
Although it seems that buying the largest crate you can find is the best option, in fact some cats prefer smaller spaces, as they make them feel more secure. Take time to assess all your available options and choose the one that best suits your cat.
Putting the cat in the crate the last minute before hitting the road may not be such a good idea. The cat may become anxious and distressed. This is why you should try to introduce your cat to the carrier enough time in advance to allow it to become familiar with this type of enclosed space. The more they will get used to the carrier, the happier they are going to be to stay inside it for the entire duration of your journey.
Make the carrier enjoyable by putting the kitty’s favorite toys inside. Also, offer him plenty of yummy treats to encourage him to step inside. You may want to buy an airline-type plastic transporter that can be disassembled to allow the cat to jump in with ease.
Once you get an adequate cat carrier and you make your feline friend feel comfortable with it, you can rest assured you’ve accomplished the most difficult part of your task. A safe and comfortable journey starts with making the cat enjoy being inside a crate in a moving vehicle.
