cats n car rides?

[monkaz82]

im thinking i want to bring my cat on a 19hr ride to fla from nj. anyone done this? i dont know which is better, home and alone or with us in another place. any idea please respond. hes a yr old. did a trial 2hr run and he was fine. ill have his litter food water bed and all in the car for his comfort, i wont be as happy as him lol.

[katladyd]

If you could train him to walk an a leash so he could have some excercise on the way, I think it would be okay. Neither of mine likes to ride in the car at all, so I could not do this. If your cat likes riding in the car, and I know a few who do, why not?

[Karen]

Get him used to it, with a car ride for a least a few minutes every day. Any quick errand, take him, and soon he'll be riding like a pro.

[pomtzu]

Years ago when we had a travel trailer and used to go camping, we went from here in De, to NH (about 10 hrs), with 2 kids, 2 cats and a dog. The cats loved it and enjoyed their 2 week camping trip immensely! They were never any problem, and made themselves right at home in the trailer, and traveled well in the car too.

[catmandu]

Most of My Found Cats are all right on the 15 or so mile car trip to Dr Marsales.
Its just Joseph who throws up or poos himself , and hates car rides totally!!!
Poor Old Joseph.
I have to have wet cloths ready for his return!!

[happylabs]

What happens when you get there? Are you visiting for a period of time? I have always found it is better to leave the pets at home where they have their familiar surroundings. He will be most likely happier and very happy when you return.

[monkaz82]

thats where the prob comes in however. i dont have anyone to come over for a week to feed him. my friends r flaky and i worry when im gone they wont show up. my cat also sleeps with me at night and well follows me everywhere. crys when i walk out the door even when my bf is home.

[Medusa]

thats where the prob comes in however. i dont have anyone to come over for a week to feed him. my friends r flaky and i worry when im gone they wont show up. my cat also sleeps with me at night and well follows me everywhere. crys when i walk out the door even when my bf is home.

Had you said that to begin with, our responses would probably have been different. Then, of course take him w/you. You can't leave him for a week w/no one to feed or care for him. What if he becomes sick while you're gone and no one is there to take him to the vet or to handle it?

[monkaz82]

im sorry lol yes the whole idea came from no one to take care of him, ppl have said just leave foor out for the week but this is one needy cat lol.