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wyeliab200
Looking to buy a travel kennel for our lab to have in the suv while he is a puppy and was wondering what others have used that have worked well for you?
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Most of the collapsible dog crates are fin efor in the car, but it might be best that the crate you buy has two door (some only have one). that way if you are in an accident and one door is blocked, you have an alternative way of releasing the dog.
I would also reocmmend that you do not get one too big for the dog. Yes you want to give the dog ample space, but a crate that is too big can result in the dog being thrown agaisnt the side of the crate in an accident, causing nasty injuries.
There is also a more expensive option, and that is to have a custome made crate built. This woyuld make the most of any available space in your car, where a normal crate may waste some space.
You could also have a tialgate and grille(guard) as opposed to a full crate if you are sure oyur dog would not be destructive.
Most of the collapsible dog crates are fin efor in the car, but it might be best that the crate you buy has two door (some only have one). that way if you are in an accident and one door is blocked, you have an alternative way of releasing the dog.
I would also reocmmend that you do not get one too big for the dog. Yes you want to give the dog ample space, but a crate that is too big can result in the dog being thrown agaisnt the side of the crate in an accident, causing nasty injuries.
There is also a more expensive option, and that is to have a custome made crate built. This woyuld make the most of any available space in your car, where a normal crate may waste some space.
You could also have a tialgate and grille(guard) as opposed to a full crate if you are sure oyur dog would not be destructive.
Transporting cats across country in a car - anybody have experience with that?
rougekitty
What is the best method to keep cats safe and comfortable in a car for four days?
Personally, I would set up a litter box, food and water and let them roam. Would catnip work to calm them down?
Any input is appreciated.
Your answers are really awesome - thanks all!
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My cat Joey has logged about 7500 miles in my car (so far) in her life time. It's just miserable for her not matter what.
My cat Lucy has logged 3500 miles in her shorter life. She's pretty easy going and mellow about it.
Molly, the youngest, had only traveled 700 miles so far...she was upset at first, but settled down eventually.
If you can't tell...we move a lot!!!!
I wouldn't bother with food, water and litter box...they won't use them...they are too uneasy. I've even let my cats out at rest stops and set the stuff out...they still don't use them...just let the litter box, food and water be the first thing you unload and set up when you reach your destination!
The safest thing is to keep your cats in a hard boxlike carrier...you could even try strapping it in...but normally-I just let my cats wonder around in the car until I get out...then they are either on a leash or in their carriers. They may be uneasy and meow for 30-60 minutes but will eventually just lay down on the floor or the seat or up in the back window.
Just make sure your cats are SECURE before opening the car doors...they will very likely bolt and you';ll never catch them. I almost lost a cat that way.
Honestly-on my next move (next January)...I am just going to put all three cats in this large dog kennel I bought and leave them in their for the duration of the trip (about 10 hours). They will be fine.
If you have any questions, just contact me through my profile page. I've made a 30 hour trip with cats twice and 12 hour trips with cats twice.
My cat Joey has logged about 7500 miles in my car (so far) in her life time. It's just miserable for her not matter what.
My cat Lucy has logged 3500 miles in her shorter life. She's pretty easy going and mellow about it.
Molly, the youngest, had only traveled 700 miles so far...she was upset at first, but settled down eventually.
If you can't tell...we move a lot!!!!
I wouldn't bother with food, water and litter box...they won't use them...they are too uneasy. I've even let my cats out at rest stops and set the stuff out...they still don't use them...just let the litter box, food and water be the first thing you unload and set up when you reach your destination!
The safest thing is to keep your cats in a hard boxlike carrier...you could even try strapping it in...but normally-I just let my cats wonder around in the car until I get out...then they are either on a leash or in their carriers. They may be uneasy and meow for 30-60 minutes but will eventually just lay down on the floor or the seat or up in the back window.
Just make sure your cats are SECURE before opening the car doors...they will very likely bolt and you';ll never catch them. I almost lost a cat that way.
Honestly-on my next move (next January)...I am just going to put all three cats in this large dog kennel I bought and leave them in their for the duration of the trip (about 10 hours). They will be fine.
If you have any questions, just contact me through my profile page. I've made a 30 hour trip with cats twice and 12 hour trips with cats twice.
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