Best Information About Cat Traveling ,Tips And Guide

Cat Traveling

 

At some point, most of us will end up traveling with our animals. Whether heading off on a long vacation or moving cross-country, these tips will help you make the journey as smooth as possible for you and your cat.

 

Before You Leave

 

Begin by making the entire travel process, from kennel to the car ride, a pleasant one. Be sure that your cat traveling may have a kennel or carrier large enough to turn around comfortably in and let them investigate it on their own.

 

Encourage them to enter the kennel by bribing with treats so they view being in there as more than a cage that carries them to the vet. Slowly work up to taking them out on small car rides that get progressively longer. This will help them to understand that not all car trips end in a visit to the vet.

 

Talk to your vet about any medical conditions your cat traveling may have that you should know about and what treatments you may need to administer on your trip. Gather copies of any pertinent medical records.

 

If you are traveling overseas, make sure that you and your vet are aware of the medical requirements for your pet. The EU, for example, requires that pets be up to date on all vaccines with some countries mandating that your cat traveling may be microchipped. Be sure that you are aware of all the requirements.

 

Plan out your route, if you are driving, and make sure that you know the location of a vet in each town where you will be stopping just in case you need emergency treatment.

 

Be sure that you contact all the hotels and explain that you will be traveling with pets so that you are aware of their pet policies. Animals should never be left in a car for extended periods of time.

 

Be prepared for everything! Pack toys, catnip, water, and food bowls; tuck a litter box in the back seat and be sure you have baggies and a scooper so you can clean it out. It’s also a good idea to pack water from home to help prevent extra trouble with upset tummies. Remember! Traveling is a stressful experience for many animals, it is likely they will have some tummy trouble.

 

Cat Traveling Tips

 

Feed your cat a few hours before leaving and then remove their food, this gives them a chance to eat but help to avoid vomiting the car.

 

Pack a blanket from home, or some other special and soft item that your cat loves to sleep on, into the carrier so they have something comforting and familiar to snuggle with while on the road.

 

Secure the carrier so that it will not move and place it so that your cat traveling can see you while you drive.

 

Stop for breaks and allow your cat traveling may out to play and go potty. Try to co-ordinate your own stops and eating times with the times you know your cat likes to eat. Keeping to a familiar schedule helps to provide a sense of comfort for your kitty.

 

If you need to leave your cat in the car, do not let them roam free. Be sure you crack the windows a couple of inches, but do not leave them in the car for extended periods of time. Just as with a child, cat traveling is very susceptible to hot and cold. A day can become dangerously hot or cold within minutes.

 

Air Cat Travelling  Tips

Know the air travel policy of both the airline you are traveling and the country you are traveling if you are flying internationally. Some countries will not allow pets entrance if they do not fly on specific airlines. Airlines also have restrictions on how many stops you must make, what carrier you need, how many animals and their own costs.

 

Make sure your pet is wearing a collar that has their name, your address (or new address if moving), your telephone number or cell phone number, their microchip number and the name of your destination printed clearly on it.

 

Speak to your airline about the best flights and layovers to plan for your animal. You will not want your cat traveling handled too often by strangers, nor do you want them sitting in a cargo hold on a hot summer day or snowy winter day for extended periods of time.

 

Write on the carrier your name and destination. Invest in some big and bright LIVE ANIMAL stickers with arrows that show which way the carrier should sit. It is also a good idea to tape a picture of your pet on the carrier so that it can be identified on the off chance it gets loose.

 

Do not medicate your cat traveling before air travel. Many airlines will not accept a cat that has been sedated before flying. Most animals that die in flight are tranquilized.