I've traveled from the Pacific Northwest to Texas and back, TWICE, with 3 cats in a car. Before starting, I asked my veterinarian for some advice about traveling so far with skittish cats. He suggested, and prescribed a tranquilizer, in pill form, for each of my cats. The trip lasted 2 1/2 days, and right before putting them in the car, I gave each of them their pill. They were pretty zonked for the duration of the trip, and travel with them was VERY easy. I put a litter box on the floor of the back seat, and stopped to allow them to eat. They slept almost the entire trip. This is something I would recommend if you have to travel any great distance. I get so disgusted when I hear about people who would rather give up their pets, or abandon them when they move because they are afraid of traveling with their pets.
4 tips for traveling with your cat
By Cheryl Lock
From The Daily Cat
That's a lot of traveling Fluffy's and Fidos!
Of course cats can be -- to put it lightly -- notoriously picky. It's important if you'll be traveling with yours to ensure that he's healthy, safe and happy when coming along on any trips. We spoke with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a staff veterinarian at Petplan, for some advice on how to have a safe trip with cats in tow. She suggested following these four steps:
1. Identification is key
2. Carriers are your best friend
3.. Lower his stress level
4. Plan Ahead
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