The idea that the cat is as cantankerous as it is independent is widespread, however, if you share your life with a cat you will have discovered that this animal requires as much care and attention as any other pet.
Also, the emotional bond that is formed with a cat can become very strong, so it is normal that you do not want to leave your domestic feline behind when you have to move or travel, although this can be an adventure.
For your pet to enjoy the trip more, in this AnimalWised article we show you how to avoid car sickness from cats.
Ensuring the cat's well-being
If we go on a trip with our cat, its he alth should be an aspect that worries us, and therefore, it is a priority adapting the tripto the needs of our cat, choosing a large carrier that we will place in the back of the car, giving it some time to get used to the interior of the vehicle and providing a quiet environment.
Another very important aspect to feel good and thus avoid dizziness is make stops every 2 hours when the journey exceeds this duration. At these stops it is not convenient to take the cat out of the vehicle, but they are necessary so that our pet can drink water, cool off and use the litter box. For the occasion we should choose a sandbox that is easy to transport and has a lid.
Calming the cat
Sometimes the dizziness that a cat can experience when traveling by car is caused by the stress that this generates To reduce this level of stress it is important to place the carrier in the lower part of the vehicle, so that the cat is not stimulated so much when seeing the outside.
For the cat to reduce the stress of the trip, another excellent option is to spray the vehicle with synthetic pheromones, which make our cat interpret that you are in your territory and you are safe. Obviously we can use various natural tranquilizers for cats that will be of great help to us.
Feed your cat well in advance
Kinetic motion sickness, can be aggravated if our pet's stomach is full, since in this case, dizziness could lead to a whole digestive symptomatology that would end in vomiting.
On the day of the trip the cat should be fed as usual (a change in diet can be counterproductive) but it is important to have given the food with 3 hours in advance to the trip.
Other tips for traveling with your cat in a he althy way
In addition to the tips that we have already mentioned, you will help your cat not to get seasick and have a happy trip if you consider the following:
- Under no circumstances can you leave your cat alone in the vehicle
- Do not leave your cat's carrier near the car's air conditioning/heating ducts
- When your cat starts meowing, calm him down by speaking in a soft, calm tone
- Keep the music low, this will help your cat stay calmer
