Does anyone have any good tips for traveling with a cat?

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July

I'm moving and taking my big black cat with me on the eight or nine hour drive to my new place. I once took him on a trip of that length sitting on my lap with no problems, but he's reacted much less well to trips since, perhaps because he's been in a cat carrier. He yowls constantly whenever he's in the car. I've bought a bigger, more comfortable carrier that he can move around in--actually a portable dog kennel--and have been getting him used to it. I'd take him on some shorter drives but I don't own a car. I'd really prefer not to give him drugs at all. Is there anything else I can do to make sure he's comfortable and calm?

Answer
Catnip. It is not a drug. Cats love it and it drives them crazy for about 15 minutes, then it calms them down. You do not say how you will handle litter issues on the trip. I have a carrier big enough for a small litter box and food and water. If it will be really hot, he will at least need water on the trip. Put a layer of catnip in the bottom of the cage/carrier then put a blanket over top of it. Make sure you use high quality fresh catnip. It really works with mine. I live 13 miles from the nearest vet and mine hate the car. It makes a little bit of a mess, but the calming effect is well worth the mess.

Would a Suburban fit our dog kennel and luggage for a road trip?

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We're driving from Houston to Florida in a few weeks and we're thinking about renting either a Suburban or an Expedition for the trip. We need to carry 5 people, a dog (in a kennel), and maybe 4 or 5 suitcases. The kennel is about 2 feet high, 3 feet long, and 2 feet wide. Will all this fit in the trunk of a Suburban or Expedition? Where can we rent one?

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The kennel you describe should fit in a Suburban, as well as the rest of your passengers. You might need a luggage rack for the suitcases if you want to have some sort of comfort level while you travel.

You'll have to call around and see what company might rent these larger vehicles. Be prepared to pay a premium for the big cars. You might also consider a 9-passenger van. It could give a bit more room to spread out.

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