Comments | katryel: Black Cat, Anyone?

katryel

Black Cat, Anyone?

Apr 19, 2006 11:14

So we've been thinking, and come to the conclusion that we really can't take the cats from Utah to New Hampshire with us. We think it's just too far for a pair of cats that whines like they're dying the second you put them in the cat carrier, and doubles in volume when they get to the car. What they need is a nice across town trip to a home where ( Read more... )

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mikilt April 19 2006, 18:34:55 UTC

*heart breaking*

I would, but if you can get them this far, you may as well go all the way to NH.

a few travel tips for cats:
Use the carrier only to go between the car and wherever you are. Once they are in the car, let them out of the carrier to get comfortable wherever they want. (as long as it's not under the brake pedal)

From my interactions with your cats, I think they will probably just hang out in your lap as you drive.

If they are still crying after being on the highway for an hour or so, give them 1/2 a Benadryl.

a small litter box will suffice

mikilt April 19 2006, 18:36:58 UTC

also, if you stay in non-cat friendly accomodations, just park the car in a spot out of the morning sun and leave them in the car with the windows opened enough for fresh air.

shewrote April 19 2006, 20:58:26 UTC

2 words; Kitty Valium =P
People give it to their cats when they go on planes.

katryel April 19 2006, 21:56:22 UTC

I know. There's just something about changing planes halfway that I don't feel good about. Could you imagine if they "lost" our luggage? Beyond that, how long does kitty valium last?

shewrote April 19 2006, 23:36:51 UTC

Oh, no, no, no, silly!
I meant you could give them kitty valium for the car trip. Each pill lasts I think its like.. 8 hours.. long enough for you to make road time and by the time you're dead driving you'll be at a hotel where they can relax drug free and just give them another pill in the morning before you head out again.

mikilt April 20 2006, 03:46:00 UTC

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