How to Take a Cat on a Car Trip

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By missforty
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Do you find it necessary to take your cat on a car trip? Perhaps you are moving to a new town or state and need to transport your cat.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

When taking a cat on a car trip, it is important to keep the cat in a confined area. Even the most friendly, docile cat may turn frantic and run away at the first opportunity if not confined.
Step 2

Talk to your veterinarian about obtaining a tranquilizer for your cat. This is a pill which can be given every 4 hours and while it usually does not put the cat to sleep, it will calm them down and they will not be crying continually.
Step 3

There are two ways to confine the cat while in the car. If it is a regular car and the cat will be in the backseat area, use an airline-type cat carrier. Place newspaper in the bottom for potential messes. Bring extra newspaper to change at regular intervals. Place a small cup with a few ice cubes in the crate for drinking. The cat will probably not wish to eat or drink during the car trip. For trips up to 8 hours, the cat will likely not want to use the litterbox either.
Step 4

If you have a large SUV or truck with a camper top on the back, you may wish to use a large dog crate for the trip. Place a litter box with just a small amount of litter (so it doesn't spill out all over) in the crate. Line the bottom of the crate with newspaper or a few old towels. Place a small dish with a few ice cubes. Even if you decide to keep your cat in the small airline-type carrier, you can also have the big crate available to allow your cat to move about freely and use the litterbox.

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