Many pets love to take a trip; other animals only get out of the home when they need to see the vet or when you are relocating to a new residence. Whether you are going on trip, relocating across the country or simply taking your pet to see the veterinarian, odds are you will have to travel with your pet at some time. Making sure your cat is in good health and that you have the proper cat travel supplies will make traveling with your cat enjoyable and simple.
Be certain that your pet is healthy when you plan a trip. Should you have a pet that is old, sick or even pregnant, it may not be safe for them to take a trip. If you're not sure, take your pet to the veterinarian for a checkup prior to leaving for your trip. It's also advisable to be sure your cat is current on all her shots, including rabies shots. Along with your normal pet travel supplies (food, drinking water, bed, cat carrier, etc.) you will have to supply certificates showing current shots and vaccinations when you plan on flying. If your cat is not accustomed to traveling, consider taking her on short outings before going on an extended trip or moving to a different state.
Having proper id for your family pet is very important when traveling. Pets may get separated from their owners when traveling by air, so it's vital to have up-to-date tags on your pet or perhaps a microchip so that your cat can be identified and returned to you should you be separated. Microchip procedures are safe, quick and becoming more common as pet hospitals, animal shelters and kennels are using scanning devices to read microchips and help reunite pets and families.
Pack extra supplies for your pet. In addition to food and your pet's most loved toys, here are a few other essential cat travel supplies to bring on your trip: spare leashes and collars, an old blanket or sheet to set under your pet's carrier for simple clean-up, your pet's bed if she has one, a food and water bowl set, extra goodies, cat grooming tools, extra litter and litter pans for cats, along with a medical kit for pets. You should bring extra food for your pet in the event their favorite brand isn't for sale where you are traveling to. If you have to change your pet's food, do it gradually over several days rather than all at one time. Also, make certain you provide your pet fresh drinking water at every opportunity.
Lastly, be sure you use a durable pet carrier for your cat. If you are traveling by airplane, make certain you have an airline approved cat carrier that satisfies the airline's requirements. In general you'll need a sturdy (hard sided or durable plastic), properly ventilated crate for your cat. It should be sufficient size that will make it possible for your cat to stand up, turn around, and lie down in comfortably. Be sure the door to the cage is secure so your pet doesn't get out of the carrier. It's also smart to line the bottom of the cat carrier with a towel to help keep your pet comfortable and to keep the carrier from leaking. And of course, be sure your cat travel carrier has both your pet's name and your name, as well as contact information so that you can be reached in the event your pet becomes separated from you.
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