Kitty transport

On 10/14/2014 11:37 AM, Cheryl wrote:
On 2014-10-14 11:58 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
That's a concern, don't want a SUV full of cat
urine. I'd been thinking to try the cat in the
vehicle without the box. Might have cat urine for
the rest of the vehicle's life.

It's not usually a good idea to have a cat loose in a car. I did know a
cat once that travelled that way, making itself comfortable - usually in
the rear window on a kind a little ledge between that and the back of
the back seat. But there's always a risk of the cat peeing, or deciding
to take refuge around the feet of the driver, or slipping out at a stop
and being impossible to find. A sturdy carrier is much more secure, and
a towel or pad of some kind for it to hook its claws in (and to absorb
the result of any accidents, although really it's not an accident for an
unhappy cat to pee where it shouldn't; it's normal behaviour).

Cheryl

I'm seeing a trend. Two for cat carrier.

Thank you.

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My nephew lost a cat when moving - she jumped out of the window when they stopped for gas. They looked all over for her, left their info at the place and places around. Never found her. I almost lost a kitten that way, thank goodness I had a harness on him.

Now, when I travel with my cats (usually just to vets) they are in a large carrier, big enough for a small litter box. After you move her, make sure you keep her inside for at least 3 weeks so she reorients herself, or else she may go back to her old home.

Good luck!

On 10/14/2014 12:14 PM, Mishi wrote:
My nephew lost a cat when moving - she jumped out
of the window when they stopped for gas. They looked
all over for her, left their info at the place and
places around. Never found her. I almost lost a
kitten that way, thank goodness I had a harness on him.

Now, when I travel with my cats (usually just to
vets) they are in a large carrier, big enough for a
small litter box. After you move her, make sure you
keep her inside for at least 3 weeks so she reorients
herself, or else she may go back to her old home.

Good luck!

Sad to hear of your loss.

Hmm. I'd been told this is outdoor cat. Three weeks
indoors? I'd not have thought of that. Better buy a
cat litter pan, and some litter?

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On 10/14/2014 7:43 AM, Larry Stark wrote:
On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:28:08 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

On 10/14/2014 9:55 AM, Cheryl wrote:
Considering how little most cats like taking pills, I think most people
simply transport the cat as infrequently as possible - and put up with
the wails of distress if it is really necessary to drive it to the vet.
That being said, you could probably get some kind of sedative from a vet.

Having the cat carrier out a day or two ahead of time so the cat becomes
familiar with it is supposed to help, although I never noticed it did.
So is catnip.

Not all cats hate travel, and many of those that do become reconciled
after a while in the car. However, there are those who really, really
hate it, can howl for hours on end, and if stressed enough, will pee in
the carrier. If you have one of those, really, try to minimize any
travel to the absolute essential.

Cheryl

Yes, that is great wisdom. I live about 20 minutes
by expressway from where the cat is now. We (cat
and I) are great friends. Cat (Onyx, black female
neutered) loves to sit in my lap and be scratched.

That's a concern, don't want a SUV full of cat
urine. I'd been thinking to try the cat in the
vehicle without the box. Might have cat urine for
the rest of the vehicle's life.

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But if it freaks out in the vehicle what about when you try to get out
and it escapes the vehicle or hides under the seat?!? I would put it
in carrier and listen to it yell at you all the way!!



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I'm inclined to agree here. Also, she might decide to climb on you, or
get up on the dashboard blocking your view, while you're driving.

As others have said, I'd use the carrier only when absolutely necessary,
but in this case I suspect it's necessary. One possible alternative
would be to get someone to drive you, while you hold the cat in your lap.

As to getting the smell of cat urine out of your car, it is extremely
difficult, but ultimately possible. When I took Waffles to the vet to
be PTS, he was in a carrier, but peed out the end. The car smelled for
weeks, in spite of liberal applications of Nature's Miracle, but
eventually the odor did dissipate. If you don't already have some on
hand, I'd definitely buy some Nature's Miracle before you go pick her up.

Joy

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On 10/14/2014 10:12 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 10/14/2014 12:14 PM, Mishi wrote:
My nephew lost a cat when moving - she jumped out
of the window when they stopped for gas. They looked
all over for her, left their info at the place and
places around. Never found her. I almost lost a
kitten that way, thank goodness I had a harness on him.

Now, when I travel with my cats (usually just to
vets) they are in a large carrier, big enough for a
small litter box. After you move her, make sure you
keep her inside for at least 3 weeks so she reorients
herself, or else she may go back to her old home.

Good luck!

Sad to hear of your loss.

Hmm. I'd been told this is outdoor cat. Three weeks
indoors? I'd not have thought of that. Better buy a
cat litter pan, and some litter?


Definitely! Unless you plan to keep her outside all the time (which I
don't recommend), a litter pan is a good idea for rainy weather. I used
to have indoor/outdoor cats and always prepared a litter pan when it
rained. And don't forget a scoop, for cleaning out the pan.

Joy

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Stormin Mormon wrote:
I've been given a cat. And after I agreed,
now I'm told the cat HATES to be in a carrier,
and hates to travel by car. Oh, now you tell
me.

What options are there? Kitty sleeping pill?


Assuming a rigid carrier, set the carrier on end with the door
uppermost, and insert the cat, hind legs first. (Despite the cat
suddenly developing a dozen legs, I've found this works fairly well -
but you have to be sure to force the door shut immediately.)

Cheryl wrote:
On 2014-10-14 10:28 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I've been given a cat. And after I agreed,
now I'm told the cat HATES to be in a carrier,
and hates to travel by car. Oh, now you tell
me.

What options are there? Kitty sleeping pill?


Considering how little most cats like taking pills, I think most people
simply transport the cat as infrequently as possible - and put up with
the wails of distress if it is really necessary to drive it to the vet.
That being said, you could probably get some kind of sedative from a vet.

Having the cat carrier out a day or two ahead of time so the cat becomes
familiar with it is supposed to help, although I never noticed it did.
So is catnip.

I try to do that - mine will use the carrier as a sleeping place, but
you have to sneak up on them unaware, if you expect to shut them in. I
think most of us are resigned to the yowling en route.

Stormin Mormon wrote:

Yes, that is great wisdom. I live about 20 minutes
by expressway from where the cat is now. We (cat
and I) are great friends. Cat (Onyx, black female
neutered) loves to sit in my lap and be scratched.

That's a concern, don't want a SUV full of cat
urine. I'd been thinking to try the cat in the
vehicle without the box. Might have cat urine for
the rest of the vehicle's life.

I had that happen once - we were en route to the vet for neutering, so
his urine was particularly pungent, and leaked onto the upholstery. I
thought I'd have to get rid of the car to get rid of the smell, but
repeated soaking of the area with "Nature's Miracle" finally did the trick.

On 10/14/2014 1:24 PM, Joy wrote:
I'm inclined to agree here. Also, she might decide to climb on you, or
get up on the dashboard blocking your view, while you're driving.

As others have said, I'd use the carrier only when absolutely necessary,
but in this case I suspect it's necessary. One possible alternative
would be to get someone to drive you, while you hold the cat in your lap.

As to getting the smell of cat urine out of your car, it is extremely
difficult, but ultimately possible. When I took Waffles to the vet to
be PTS, he was in a carrier, but peed out the end. The car smelled for
weeks, in spite of liberal applications of Nature's Miracle, but
eventually the odor did dissipate. If you don't already have some on
hand, I'd definitely buy some Nature's Miracle before you go pick her up.

Joy

OK, sounds like cat carrier is the way to go. Where
does one find that miracle product? Grocery store?

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On 10/14/2014 1:28 PM, Joy wrote:
Hmm. I'd been told this is outdoor cat. Three weeks
indoors? I'd not have thought of that. Better buy a
cat litter pan, and some litter?


Definitely! Unless you plan to keep her outside all the time (which I
don't recommend), a litter pan is a good idea for rainy weather. I used
to have indoor/outdoor cats and always prepared a litter pan when it
rained. And don't forget a scoop, for cleaning out the pan.

Joy

Onyx's present schedule is to be out during the day,
and in during the night. Winter, she takes a brief
trip outdoors for toilet functions and comes back in.

Ah, yes, the scoop. All these things to remember. Again,
thank you.

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