Re: Ideas to make the car less stressful?
Try Feliway and a concentrated catnip + Rescue Remedy (for both of you) and cover the carrier but be careful not to let the cat get too hot. Put a pillow or towel inside the carrier so the cat does not bounce around as much. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt hid herself under her towels and overheated big time. Luckily we were on the way to the vet's and I had ice with me. It was a cool day too--low 70's. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Peggy Ankney To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:51 PM Subject: Ideas to make the car less stressful? I have the same problem when taking the cats to the vet. Ive found that each cat is different. Montana (an older cat) hates the car but prefers to be allowed to sit on the passenger side floor. (But before you try this for the whole trip, I recommend driving around the neighborhood or a parking lot just in case your cat freaks out and distracts you that can be a disaster! Best if you have a friend go along just in case.) Montana does OK but he drools and poops its a sure way to get a stool sample, though not the most pleasant on the olfactory nerve. My other cat, Karma, prefers the security of the cat carrier, though she cries the entire way to the vet. For very long trips I get drugs from the vet (for the cat, not me) to help them relax. Scoter only had one trip so far, and he did OK in the carrier. Ive never tried drugs for short trips because I dont want anything to affect the results of the physical more than the ride in the car already does, but perhaps Ill give them a little catnip next time and see if it helps.
Re: Ideas to make the car less stressful?
There are some nice carriers made for dogs that are soft sided (metal covered with a fabric). I got one for the Royal Princess Kitty Katt. She absolutely hated the plastic carriers. They are sort of awkward to carry (no handles) but narrow enough you can reach around. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 9:09 PM Subject: Re: Ideas to make the car less stressful? Phelix likes to drive...He stands on his hind legs and looks out the window. When we arrive hegets up on meand hangs over my shoulder not the least bit concerned. When the vet comes in, Phelix gives him head butts. Antonio likes the car too and loves to look out. Good thing too since I can't seem to find a carrier big enough for him -- boughtone advertised as such but when I picked it upthe handlebroke off. (he could pass for a puma - big boy) For everybody else though it's the pet taxi and a big dose of Rescue Remedy. Bring your body armor. elizabeth In a message dated 9/24/2006 7:51:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have the same problem when taking the cats to the vet. I’ve found that each cat is different. Montana (an older cat) hates the car but prefers to be allowed to sit on the passenger side floor. (But before you try this for the whole trip, I recommend driving around the neighborhood or a parking lot just in case your cat freaks out and distracts you – that can be a disaster! Best if you have a friend go along just in case.) Montana does OK but he drools and poops – it’s a sure way to get a stool sample, though not the most pleasant on the olfactory nerve. My other cat, Karma, prefers the security of the cat carrier, though she cries the entire way to the vet. For very long trips I get drugs from the vet (for the cat, not me) to help them relax. Scoter only had one trip so far, and he did OK in the carrier. I’ve never tried drugs for short trips because I don’t want anything to affect the results of the physical more than the ride in the car already does, but perhaps I’ll give them a little catnip next time and see if it helps. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
Re: Ideas to make the car less stressful?
Kelly OMG the towel over the carrier! Great idea. I cant believe I never thought of it before but will try it and see if Crackers likes it. Thanks for the tip. Kayte
Ideas to make the car less stressful?
I am very lucky that Mio (who is often sick) loves the car, however many of the furbabes including my other kitty Oscar hate it. They get incredibly stressed out and come home form the vet feeling worse then ever. Does anyone have any tricks that have helped their cats stay calm? I have heard of Feliway and catnip helping, but what else has helped? Are there certain kinds of music that help? What about allowing them to explore the car prior to longer trips? Is the front seat better than the back? I would appreciate hearing your suggestions. Thank you, Kiley
Ideas to make the car less stressful?
I have the same problem when taking the cats to the vet. Ive found that each cat is different. Montana (an older cat) hates the car but prefers to be allowed to sit on the passenger side floor. (But before you try this for the whole trip, I recommend driving around the neighborhood or a parking lot just in case your cat freaks out and distracts you that can be a disaster! Best if you have a friend go along just in case.) Montana does OK but he drools and poops its a sure way to get a stool sample, though not the most pleasant on the olfactory nerve. My other cat, Karma, prefers the security of the cat carrier, though she cries the entire way to the vet. For very long trips I get drugs from the vet (for the cat, not me) to help them relax. Scoter only had one trip so far, and he did OK in the carrier. Ive never tried drugs for short trips because I dont want anything to affect the results of the physical more than the ride in the car already does, but perhaps Ill give them a little catnip next time and see if it helps.
Re: Ideas to make the car less stressful?
At 05:51 PM 9/24/2006, you wrote: oh my...I am so glad that works for you but it scares the #$#$ out of me to imagine a cat on the floor loose,,,a frightened cat under the break on jumping on the gas pedal..I have seen many a pet owner carry a cat in to the vet in their arms about the time a dog is leaving and barks and the cat is gone,,,into the street,,,lost ...hit by a car,,talk about STRESS. a carrier is the only safe way to transport a cat...I put a towel over it to keep it dark,,,that eliminated most of the stress,,and even a bit of stress is so much better than dead in the road,,or a car crash, Just my 2 cents, Kelly I have the same problem when taking the cats to the vet. Ive found that each cat is different. Montana (an older cat) hates the car but prefers to be allowed to sit on the passenger side floor. (But before you try this for the whole trip, I recommend driving around the neighborhood or a parking lot just in case your cat freaks out and distracts you that can be a disaster! Best if you have a friend go along just in case.) Montana does OK but he drools and poops its a sure way to get a stool sample, though not the most pleasant on the olfactory nerve. My other cat, Karma, prefers the security of the cat carrier, though she cries the entire way to the vet. For very long trips I get drugs from the vet (for the cat, not me) to help them relax. Scoter only had one trip so far, and he did OK in the carrier. Ive never tried drugs for short trips because I dont want anything to affect the results of the physical more than the ride in the car already does, but perhaps Ill give them a little catnip next time and see if it helps. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: Ideas to make the car less stressful?
Phelix likes to drive...He stands on his hind legs and looks out the window. When we arrive hegets up on meand hangs over my shoulder not the least bit concerned. When the vet comes in, Phelix gives him head butts. Antonio likes the car too and loves to look out. Good thing too since I can't seem to find a carrier big enough for him -- boughtone advertised as such but when I picked it upthe handlebroke off. (he could pass for a puma - big boy) For everybody else though it's the pet taxi and a big dose of Rescue Remedy. Bring your body armor. elizabeth In a message dated 9/24/2006 7:51:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have the same problem when taking the cats to the vet. I’ve found that each cat is different. Montana (an older cat) hates the car but prefers to be allowed to sit on the passenger side floor. (But before you try this for the whole trip, I recommend driving around the neighborhood or a parking lot just in case your cat freaks out and distracts you – that can be a disaster! Best if you have a friend go along just in case.) Montana does OK but he drools and poops – it’s a sure way to get a stool sample, though not the most pleasant on the olfactory nerve. My other cat, Karma, prefers the security of the cat carrier, though she cries the entire way to the vet. For very long trips I get drugs from the vet (for the cat, not me) to help them relax. Scoter only had one trip so far, and he did OK in the carrier. I’ve never tried drugs for short trips because I don’t want anything to affect the results of the physical more than the ride in the car already does, but perhaps I’ll give them a little catnip next time and see if it helps. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
