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My three cats and I took an 8 hour trip for Thanksgiving. I want to find a bigger one, but this soft crate did really well for them.
If it was me I would call my vet, and ask if your cat could have a mild sedative. This is very helpful, one this sedative will not hurt your cat, and will allow him/her to arrive not being afraid.My cat is terrified of riding in the car. She screams, vomits and poops in the carrier all the way to the vet and back. I hate putting her through the trauma! Is there anything I can do to make this easier on her?
Your can should be neutered, and should have an annual vet check. Most people also have their cat vaccinated and the follow-up boosters. If you put which country you are in someone might be able to tell you what safe and effective wormers are available, but your cat still needs it's annual vet check.
I don't take my cat to the vet at all
Having your cat roam free in the car is very dangerous.
If you were your kitty would you like being in a cage? try letting them ride without the cage, I have had a lot of cats over the years and never put them in a cage!!!
I absolutely agree with GoldyCat, but want to add several thoughts.This is pretty much to everyone who lets their precious kitten or cat 'roam around' in their vehicle while driving to the vet or anywhere. This practice can be extremely dangerous for many reasons. While driving, we all know things can happen so fast! As GoldyCat stated, your cat can get under your feet, which they usually do and if for some reason you have to slam on your brakes to avoid something in the road or Heaven forbid, an accident, your kitten or cat could very well be under foot just at that moment and you will be unable to use your brake when needed. However, our immediate instinct is to do just that...slam on our brakes...possibly crushing or badly injuring your kitten or cat. They also tend to get in your lap hindering your ability to drive properly. I realize many kittens and cats hate to be in a carrier, but it's for their own safety and yours as well as whoever may be in the vehicle with you. IT IS FAR SAFER TO ALWAY LEAVE YOUR KITTEN OR CAT IN IT'S CARRIER WHILE DRIVING anywhere with your precious baby. Also, if your kitten or cat hates being in it's carrier, that means you have quite a battle on your hands AT HOME getting him or her into the carrier, right? So instead of going through the 'fight' at home where it's SAFE, you put the empty carrier in your vehicle and allow him or her to 'roam about' freely while driving to the vet or wherever. What happens when you get to your destination? Your kitten or cat still has to be put into that carrier! So, there you are in the vet's parking lot...an extremely UNSAFE place to fight to try to get your kitten or cat into the carrier that it hates so much. Remember, you MUST open the door(s) to your vehicle at some point and, that is the exact time you run the risk of your kitten or cat bolting out of your vehicle. Your vet or destination may be located in a high traffic area and the odds of your baby being hit and killed by a vehicle is extremely high! I would never take that chance! Don't underestimate how smart your kitten/cat truly is. They know you're going to put them in that carrier and, now the fight is on inside your vehicle! They're going to hide, they're going to slip away from your grasp again and again and when you finally catch them, you are still going to have a fight on your hands just as you did when you were at home where it was SAFE and easier than in your vehicle. True, you may have to listen to the constant, loud meowing, see them struggling to get out, etc., but please take a deep breath and bear it for the safety of your furbaby. Please take the time to get them in their carrier AT HOME WHERE IT'S SAFE before driving anywhere with your precious feline furbaby.This is not a safe practice. What happens if your cat gets under your feet and interferes with your driving? Or if you have to slam on the brakes suddenly you could have a flying furball hitting the windshield.