my mom's moving next week.She has an adult male cat and a transport carrier for him.Should she do anything to make the short trip a little less stressful for him?(feed,water,etc. anything like that?)
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i dont think so.make sure he has his fill of food and water and attention before the trip, but since it's a short trip, he should be ok!
no theres not much u can do short of tranquilizing him . i just talk to my cat for the short trips saying things like-- i know , its awful im so mean , it will b over soon, im sorry, he hollars and wails but we get there and back no worse for the wear.
If it were me I would not feed him on the morning of his trip, he may get car sick and your mom will end up with a stressed cat and a carrier full of vomit. Good luck
Cut there food %26 water off a couple hours before the trip so they don't have to use the litterbox.
I had to transport my two cats (2 hour drive) didn't want to spend a lot of money. My vet told me to give them a 25 ml gram benedryl, oral or rectal an hour prior.
Just be sure the carrier is safe %26 secure. The short trip should'nt be too stressful..he'll get over it! Water %26 food is a good idea for reassurace but I don't think he'll touch it. Good Luck!
Whenever I have to transport my cat I give her some loose catnip a few minutes before I box her. She is pretty calm afterwards.
Yes!
Leave the carrier near his food bowl to give it a more positive and less fearful association.
Give the cat some Rescue Remedy starting now, as it takes a few days to build to strength. It will help the cat deal with the pre-move and post-move commotion. You can buy Rescue Remedy liquid at health food, vitamin, or some petstores. Up to 6 drops/day/cat, mixed in wet food or rubbed on his ears.
Be very careful when moving things in or out. If your mom has movers slated to come on a particular day, then put the cat inside his crate in a quiet room. I've helped friends move when the "safe room door" was inadvertently opened and the cats bolted out through the doors left opened to the outside. Best to restrict the cat safely instead! That way, you know the cat is not hiding inside a box or the couch when you move it. (That's happened, too!)
Try to NOT feed the cat for four hours prior to transport. A short trip doesn't require water but you can offer ice frozen into the crate cups or small tupperware bowls. That way the water doesn't spill and make the cat even more uncomfortable. Be sure to line the crate with newspaper, a puppy pad, or a towel.
At the destination, plan a quiet room with a few of the cat's familiar things. Try to keep the cat there until most of the moving madness is settled and boxes have been brought curbside. If there's any chance of the door being opened, then leave the cat in the crate until the moving activity stops for the day.
If the cat remains in the safe room for several days, that is a good idea, as having the cat become accustomed to a small space first will help him start eating and boxing sooner.
Be especially careful with outside doors and windows, as the cat's instinct is to flee back to his familiar territory. This impulse is quite strong the first month but fades after that.
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