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Clash City Rocker

(3,545 posts) Sat Jul 8, 2023, 12:33 PM Jul 2023

Looking for tips on moving a cat a long distance [View all]

We may be moving from Missouri to New Jersey. The problem is that we have a cat, and she doesn’t travel very well. She sometimes throws up if we travel in a car, so a plane would definitely be a problem.

It occurs to me that someone here has probably done this before, so I’m asking for advice. It’s about a 2 1/2 hour flight. We’ve also considered driving, and stopping somewhere in Ohio overnight. Obviously we will also consult our veterinarian, but suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Looking for tips on moving a cat a long distance [View all] Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 OP

Nice comfy crate, small litter box on floor of backseat area, disposable Wingus Dingus Jul 2023 #1

Thanks! Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 #3

Those are all great suggestions. When in the passenger seat I would put his RKP5637 Jul 2023 #5

Can't think of much to add to that! Blue Owl Jul 2023 #6

I haven't tried any sort of meds or calming agents, but I'm open to it-- Wingus Dingus Jul 2023 #8

No real advice, but my poor cat freaked out moving 50 miles. Hid for days behind the washer. Silent Type Jul 2023 #2

Thanks Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 #4

We have a van. We designed/built a cage that took up 1/3 of the van for our 2 cats. Attilatheblond Jul 2023 #7

Thanks. Yeah, she's an indoor cat Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 #10

I inherited my sister's cat Bayard Jul 2023 #9

Thanks Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 #11