Need advice on relocating my 2 kitties

Hello,

I am relocating to Austin, Texas in 3 weeks from San Diego, CA. I have two female cats, one is 4 , the other a little over a year old. I am concerned about the move (we are driving) and the emotional toll that this will take on them. When I initially got my little one, the two did not get along but now enjoy eachothers company and often play and sleep close to one another, etc. I am unsure if I should separate them into two carriers or put them together in a large carrier. I read a couple of past postings which suggested chamomile tea in water and vanilla extract to help neutralize the new unfamiliar odors. Also read a little on Nature's Remedy. My husband and I are taking separate vehicles so I am unsure if we should separate them or keep them together. Initially I looked into sedation, but upon further research have decided this probably isn't the best method. The drive will be two days so we have to stay overnight in a hotel , then are staying in an apt for 3 months before our new home is ready to move in. I love my cats and want to make the smoothest transition possible. Does anyone have any advice ? Thank you so much! Happy new year

Kandie has made three multi state moves... she was fine in a carrier with clothes with our scents on them... If I move again I will use rescue remedy ( it works great for my younger cat and my dog) ... If they are close freinds have them in the same car..

Originally Posted by sharky

Kandie has made three multi stae moves... she was fine in a carrier with clothes with our scents on them... If I move again I will use rescue remedy ( it works great for my younger cat and my dog) ... If they are close freinds have them in the same car..

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Whats rescue remedy??

It is a flower essence I think ... I used the cream to calm my girls..I get it at the health food store but some small pet stores carry it ...

Originally Posted by sharky

It is a flower essence I think ... I used the cream to calm my girls..I get it at the health food store but some small pet stores carry it ...

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Cool....thanx

Originally Posted by sharky

Kandie has made three multi state moves... she was fine in a carrier with clothes with our scents on them... If I move again I will use rescue remedy ( it works great for my younger cat and my dog) ... If they are close freinds have them in the same car..

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Thank you for the advice, I am unsure if I should put them in the same carrier or separate them - I am sure they will be fine I think I will try the rescue remedy, where can I get this product?

Thanks!

I would use seprate carriers cranky kitties are nt funny... just have them side by side ... wescue remedy the homeopathic area of the health food store

When you move to the new home, keep the cats in one room for the first week. Slowly let them acclimate to the new house. Sometimes they do great right away, other times they don't.

Best of luck with the move!

Donna

i find that when i put my two cats together in the same carrier (they are good friends) they cry a lot less than when they are apart, and are also calmer ...