Traveling, Moving and Living With Cats!
Cat travel tips and solutions for traveling, moving and living with cats! Researched answers and my experiences on everything from choosing the best cat carriers and travel kennels, cat tranquilizers and natural sedatives, selecting the right litter for home and travel, safely loading your carriers, odor control, food and toy choices, training, and much more. Our goal is to make cat travel — and living with cats — as safe and comfortable as possible for our cats — and ourselves. Plus lots of cat fun, stories, and discoveries for cat lovers everywhere.
Best Christmas “Tree” Ever!
A Christmas tree your cats — and you will love! No needles tracked throughout the house, no yelling at the cat to get out of the tree. Cheaper, and environmentally-friendly to boot. My only recommended changes: use felt or non-breakable holiday ornaments and drape...
How to Have a Happy Cat Halloween!
While a scary Halloween might be a treat for us, it isn't for our cats. And cat emergencies aren't the kind of frights we want either! So here are some ways to treat your cat to some Halloween fun — and keep our cats, especially our black cats, safe and un-spooked...
How Do You Get Your Cat In the Cat Carrier? Practice, Patience, Persistence
I'm going to be doing a video of my own to demonstrate some ways to get even the most resistant cat into a cat carrier (hint: it helps to choose the right cat carrier), but meanwhile, I found this charming — and comprehensive — video from a small veterinary clinic to...
Before You Go Anywhere
Don’t let your cats end up as strays or worse! Be prepared for emergencies on the road — and at home! Check out some simple ways to give yourself peace of mind and your cats a chance to make it home.
Choosing the Best Pet or Cat Carrier
Choose a cat carrier that reduces travel stress for your cat, you and your budget. Select for Method of travel, Length of travel, Size of your cat, Cat Temperament & Degree of Safety for both of you.
Traveling By Car
When traveling by car follow some basic rules to make certain you and your cat arrive alive — and with as little stress as possible. Starting with never let your cat roam freely in a vehicle. Keep your cat in a carrier strapped into the back seat but should you tranquilize your cat?
Traveling By Air
BEFORE you book your tickets, think long and hard about the dangers of air travel to your cat. Not to mention the stress on your cat — and you! The Humane Society recommends avoiding cat travel by aire. But if you must fly with your cat, follow these steps for a safer — saner — flight.
Traveling By RV
We can adapt to traveling and living in an RV or camper trailer. But it requires some thoughtful preparation and conscious care on the road when traveling with cats. We must all share less space & new challenges. Before you take off for that big adventure, check out these tips.
Moving With Your Cat
Most cats aren’t big fans of change. With cats the best technique for introducing any change is slowly. Make certain your cats remain safe on moving day and beyond. Check out these tips to make the move easier on you and your cat.
