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- From: dan@msen.com (Dan Sugalski)
- Newsgroups: rec.pets.cats
- Subject: Re: Traveling with cats? A good idea?
- Date: 21 Dec 1992 16:32:21 GMT
- Organization: Msen, Inc. -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Luke Koops (koops@gaul.csd.uwo.ca) wrote:
-
-
- : My questions are:
- : * Is taking the cats with me a good idea?
- : - will they get too stressed-out by the trip? (I'd bring a litter
- : box and food with me for the car trip of course)
-
- Our cats travel with us on trips ranging from 15 min to 3 days drive. If
- you let the cats get used to the car a little first they shouldn't stress.
-
- : * Should I isolate them in the "new" house with their litter and food
- : for a while, so they can locate both?
-
- I usually do for about an hour. This also gives them a chance for some
- quiet time before they go exploring and meeting new people.
-
- : * Should I count on having to re-acclimatize the cats to my own house
- : once I return?
-
- I've never had a problem with this.
-
- : I can't think of any more specific questions right now. Is there something
- : I'm not thinking of?
-
- If the people of the "new" house aren't used to cats, make double sure of
- doors. Remind everyone that the cats might want to explore outdoors, but
- that they shouldn't go out in a strange neighborhood. Double this if
- there are any parties, etc. In fact, if there will be any time with lots
- of people coming and going, it might be a good idea to shut the cats in a
- room of their own.
-
- Karen
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