Cat Boarding Cages

Whether by car, train, plane or boat, this is not always easy to travel with your cat. It is necessary to always do things in advance - tickets, an adequate kennel, tranquilizers, and water - in order to ensure maximum comfort and avoid any irregular meowing during the many hours of travel ...

Cat shows, weekends in the family cabin, or a great vacation ... For a civilized discussion, opportunities to travel are seldom missed. A worthy master who deserves to be called as always plan ahead so that his experience in the transport of animals in the best conditions. Some animals are familiar to a young age with transportation from one place to another, and they accept the situation perfectly, but others struggle with being moved so much.

If the cat's owner plans to stay in a hotel, do not forget to see if her cat travel companion will be admitted (1 hotel only 6 accept clients with their pets). In any case, remember this precaution: to always attach an identification tag on your cat collar. An animal always nervous and anxious to flee quickly!

By car

Even for a short trip it is always preferable to use a kennel or cage. However, the cat is calm and reliable, you can always make an exception to the rule: the box will always be able to sit on the laps of passengers, but the cage should always be at hand.

If used, the house should be positioned so that even sudden breaking, stopping or starting will not fall. Above all, never put the cat in neither in the trunk should not be left in a vehicle without sufficient air circulation or sun exposure well, which could put at risk of heatstroke. If the trip lasts several hours, give him water and let out to relieve themselves from time to time when nature calls. It is preferable not to feed too before leaving, which could cause autoimmune diseases. Some cats are subject to this, it is always wise to consult your veterinarian may prescribe a drug that prevents harm and does not cause drowsiness. If your cat is really irritated, seems uncomfortable or bothered, but not vomiting, your cat will need a tranquilizer.

By train or bus

Train and bus companies generally do not accept cat unless they are there kennels. Some, however, allow passengers to keep their cat on a leash. The costs are usually minimal, consult with business before hand.

By plane

For cats weighing less than 5 kilograms (just over 10 pounds), staying in the cabin is allowed if they are in a kennel. But each company has its own rules, and can not exceed a certain number of animals allowed on the plane. It is therefore necessary to plan ahead to ensure yourself a place on board. In the cargo, cats travel in kennels that can be reserved or purchased by the airline. The cargo is heated and pressurized so your cat travel in good conditions. However, he will suffer slightly without the presence of his master. In this case, it is better to give him tranquilizers to ease his anxiety.

To know the charges included in the ticket price consult your airline.

Boat

The vessels are generally not well equipped for animal transportation. Usually, animals would travel in cages. In some boats, animals are allowed in the cabins. For a small sea voyage, by ferry, for example, you can usually use a portable kennel. Once again, there are no rules, it is best to consult the company. In general, the advantage of taking a boat instead of the others is the extra space. Your cat will be able to walk on the deck with his master. The disadvantage is however a longer voyage and seasickness, which most cats are likely.

Travel abroad

Whether it be Rome, Vienna or Athens, before taking your cat in a foreign country, it is necessary.