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Voyaging with Kids isn’t easy, tons of preparation required, even if you do that well, you can still have problems and be stressed out. However for many, it is even more stress full travelling with your beloved pet.
I have many times voyaged with my kitty, however I can only advise it when it is totally essential. Only when I cannot locate someone look after my pets, luckily there are companies such as London Cat Sitting who will look after the cats   at home. It is not easy relying on your friends and family, particularly for dog walking. You repeatedly feel bad about burdening them, what are their thoughts about you, particularly if it is not a mutual arrangement, where you do not look after their pet in return. It is far better if you are using a expert pet sitting company, as they are always on hand. But if none of these choices are available, how do I travel with cats?
Cats are creatures of routine and love their own normal household. Some cats love travelling more than others, but normally it upsets them. So what can we do to keep this to a minimum? Here are some tips to make the trip the least traumatic for cats as feasible, whilst keeping kitty as safe as possible, the main priority.
Get readybefore departing your home, stock up on a few important supplies to make the trip successful for you and your cat. Ensure your cat has a collar with an ID label, so if he is lost, he can be found and returned to you later. My cats are micro chipped, but I still do this, even when they are at home, am I paranoid?  At all times have a leash with you, in case you need it while travelling, but don’t connect it to your cat’s collar until you need to. Have a cat travel box to keep your kitty in while in the car. This is for kitty and your safety, it might be nice to have her, but his freedom could cause an accident, or if there is an accident, unlike you with your seat belts, he won’t be constrained. Ensure that the cat travel carrier is fixed. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
I advise as larger cat crate as you can fit into your car, ideally with a pillow or oversized cat bed inside to give the cat something to take a nap in. Depending on your car and where you are putting the cat box, you may need a separate fan for the box. If the trip is long, kitty will tire and finally get some sleep at some point. If there is space in the carrier, placing a cardboard box in there as well is a good idea. Cats love boxes, so having one will give him something to hide in when disturbed.
Make sure you have your cats preferred food and water. Ideally a small lidded food bowl and water bowl to give your cat when stopping at a rest stop. You want to keep the cat hydrated, so stop every hour or so to give some water. A litter box is also needed for long trips. The box should be covered on all sides except the one facing you. If it isn’t, you can use towels. This will help stop your cat becoming frightened by the passing cars and noises.
It will settle your cat if you can talk to him whilst travelling. If you are unaccompanied, have him on the front seat, facing you. At least now with mobile phones, people don’t think you are unusual talking to your self, anyway who cares what they think, they are less important than kitty.
Following this will hopefully give you and kitty cat a wonderful holiday! Off you go – enjoy it.