I am moving from the Oregon coast to the Jersey Shore. I have two elderly cats (18 years old) that don't like the car. I moved them 10 years ago, and had non stop meowing for a thousand miles.
By Lisa
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Have you tried covering the crates when you travel with them? I have a special vinyl crate cover that keeps out the wind and rain. But it also keeps the cat very calm and really reduces stress.
I also moved cross country with an older cat which was very traumatic for her. I now use a "cat bag" and have given the crate away. My cats (3) love them. It keeps them safe and they all feel very safe in them. Plus I can pet them as I drive and feed them treats from my hands which soothes them. You can find them on Ebay along with the cat carriers or I believe you can google them and go straight to the website to see them. They also have videos of them on UTube. Good luck.
Hi Lisa, Here is some feedback we got on Facebook, I hope it helps:
Ellen- Put them in a carrier with food and water or let them sleep in the back seat if they'll do it.
Susie - Pay a visit to your Vet. Ask him/her for advice & if the cats are healthy enough to be medicated with something to keep them calm.
August 20 at 12:20am · Like
Shirley - I was going to say the same thing as Susie
August 20 at 12:57am · Like
Elaine - be very careful with sedation at that age,,make them comfortable in a very large carrier and cover the carrier over. The darkness might help to calm them. Don't let them loose in the car. As when you stop and open the car door they could escape and you'll probably never get the back. This happens a lot when people don't keep their animals in a carrier while traveling.
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