Our daughter just moved from Montana to Ohio with two cats. Each was in a separate carrier strapped into the back seat. She stays in pet friendly hotels like La Quinta (translation: Next To Denny’s). 3 days on the road. They did Ok. She called it fear-bonding.
Do you have dvd screens? if so how about continuously playing “ the lion king”?
Kitty benzos.
Also, I heard that people with cats like it better in Colorado, not Texas. Too many tamale makers here
One mile at a time. Water and litter box on the floor. Let them be free as long as the doors and windows are closed.
One mile at a time. Water and litter box on the floor. Let them be free as long as the doors and windows are closed. Cat leashes.
Along with mild sedatives and a large cat box for each, get a cat harness with a leash. Let them experience the harness for varying periods. Keep the leash tied to the cat boxes. You might consider getting absorbent bottoms for the boxes and just keep cleaning them out. Get electronic identifiers inserted under their skin with your new contact information.
Yes on the earplugs.
Best of luck.
We used to have one cat that became hysterical in the car. It wasn’t your typical yowling. It resembled the sound of someone putting her tail in a meat grinder and cranking it. To soothe her on the two day car ride we got something from the vet to calm her. The first night in the hotel she was completely stoned. Her eyes were dilated and hooded, nor could she walk upright or in a straight line. Concerned, we stopped giving the sedative after the first dose, however, she was still acting funky when we arrived at our destination the next day. We finally decided to take her to the vet where they had to hydrate her with an IV. After that experience, we have skipped drugging our kitties on other moves, nor have we needed it.
Our subsequent cross-country move with the same three cats, a three week old baby, a new nursing mother and a farm boy packed in a Geo Prism was flawless.
Kitty-strength valiums and crates; that said, you’re going love Texas.
I made the move from Santa Cruz to Denton (North DFW) about 7 1/2 yrs ago and couldn’t be much happier.
God bless you and yours.
I went from Jersey to Texas. Mine went via air. It was simple.
Don’t move! There are no cats in Texas. All the critters here eat them. Stay in California for the sake of your cats.
Catapult.
This looks good for kitty transport. It’s lightweight, airy, made for pets, cheap and collapsible. Roomy enough for small litter box, toys, beds and food/water dishes. Comes in several sizes.