Tips for Traveling with Cats Long Distance in Your Vehicle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- Are you looking for tips for traveling long distance with cats in your vehicle? Are you worried about traveling full-time with cats in your vehicle? Will you lose them at a stop? Will your cat cry for hours on end? How will they use the litter box while traveling?
This video shows you how we travel with our four cats (two indoor and two feral outdoor cats) in our truck. We hope you get some ideas from this video that will work for your kitty crew.
In this video:
0:00) Intro
1:22 Get their "meows out"
1:33 Items we pack for travel day
2:56 Tour of truck for travel day
3:24 Truck litter box
4:04 Front of truck on travel day
4:28 Load up cats and wait 10 minutes
6:22 Get cats tired before traveling
7:03 Best travel time
7:29 First 30-60 minutes of traveling
7:49 Other cat behaviors
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Do your cats like traveling in a vehicle?
I have one cat that LOVES it, one cat that likes it and two that that tolerate going for a ride and seem to enjoy it more and more.
Mine loves it because he gets to spend time with me in a small space for a long time 😂❤️
Our cat loves traveling!
My cat is fine in our own car but she gets super anxious in taxi.
He loves it
Outstanding info! Much appreciated!!! We're moving out of state and have three cats. The idea (and expense) of putting them on a plane scares me.
The thought of putting my cats on a plane 😱 all alone and scared. I would rather move them by vehicle and be there to comfort them. Best of luck to you and your kitty crew 😸😺😸
@@RadarRoadWarriors Thank you!!!
Oh this was so helpful! I love the small container with a top to close to keep smell inside! That was the key item I was looking for. Also the bag with all essential items to take with us. Thank you! Your cats are so cute!
I’m glad you found the video helpful. 😻 ~ Erika
Straight to the point great video. I have 4 cats as well
That’s the best plan ever ! You two got it all figured out 🎉
Great video!!! We too have 4 cats but we aren't full timers. However, I know we are going to use some of your tips. Safe travels 🙏 😊🐈🐈⬛
You are so organized! I like how you keep all your cats with you in your truck. Your tips are great! I’ll be taking my 4 cats - same as you - in my truck on a 12-hour road trip after taking them on an international flight from Japan 🇯🇵 to Western Canada 🇨🇦. I’m in Japan now with my cats and my truck is in Canada waiting for us to arrive. I’m Canadian returning to Canada after living abroad for over 12 years.
This spring, we'll be introducing our cats (18 and 2 yrs old) to RV'ing with short trips around our neighborhood in the car with their new carriers. Once we move our camper to a new storage place a mile from our house (it's 30 mins away right now), we're planning to take them to the camper a few times before we actually take any trips. Your tote litter box is brilliant! I was planning on using a disposable box in truck, but didn't have a way to cover or close it when I take it out. Thanks for the great tips!!
That’s a good way to introduce them to the car and camping. Just know, unless your cat was born wanting to ride, they will cry and make lots of noise about it. It seems like they will never like it but usually, eventually, everything is fine.
My biggest scaredy cat is doing amazing in the truck. I could barely get him in the RV at first without him freaking out and having a total crying melt down. He hasn’t even meowed them last 3 trips and just lays down and gets his sleep on.
Such a great video with lots of helpful tips!! Thank you!!
You’re welcome Elle
A tote as a litter box. Perfect. I’m going to use that at home.
Really great tips. Both your energy are very calm. Organized & simple to follow. Looks like fun!!!
Thank you
Excellent tips!
Awesome video. My daughter is about to travel from California to Ga. w/2 cats. I shared video with her. Thank you!😽
You’re welcome
Best informative and practical video. Thank you for your video!
We are glad you found it helpful Linda ~ Erika
That is the cutest thing ever!
Thank you so much for this. I'm transitioning into a campervan with my two cats and have been anxious. This helped normalize it all for me. So many great tips.
You’re welcome and best of luck on your adventure. We have a playlist of cat videos covering different topics if you haven’t seen it yet: th-cam.com/play/PLWHr94d9Za_gUk1EwWtlhVdoY5JPL0AD5.html
My husband and I are beginning to travel a lot in our camper and want to bring our two cats along. This video was exactly what I was looking for, thank you !!
You’re welcome Bethanie. We have a playlist full of cat videos that you might pick up some other tips from: th-cam.com/play/PLWHr94d9Za_gUk1EwWtlhVdoY5JPL0AD5.html
Great job. Thank u Fr making the videos.
You are welcome Irina
I’ve been totally overthinking the litter box in the car. So, thank you for the tip ;)
Sonya, We did too for the first couple of months. This video goes more into deal about the litter box. th-cam.com/video/HOF-_IrMTR4/w-d-xo.html
Very useful information. We are contemplating a long distance move in a couple of years. We have six cats and we thought we would try to make the move in a couple of days in a rented Class C RV, spending a couple of weeks beforehand acclimating the cats to the vehicle and making some short trips. You are doing a lot in a comparatively small space. I'm impressed.
Hi Dan, the more you can get the cats used to traveling, the easier it is on them and your nerves. Best of luck to you and your Kitty crew 😻
Thank you guys for the useful info very helpful I feel more confident taking my cat 🐈 on a trip during the coming holidays
Best of luck on your travels and happy holidays.
We just drove for 8 days and the cats are like “don’t put me back in that truck!” Some days they sleep the entire ride and other days they act like the truck is outdoor recess playtime. It really depends if they stayed up all night or caught up on their sleep while we were in bed.
Good ideas, but have you considered what would occur if you were involved in an accident? I travel with my pets a ton as my dog participates in dog sports and everyone travels in crash tested kennels that are secured to the vehicle seats. Sleepypod is a good crash tested brand for cats and Ruffland and Gunner make kennels that will save lives in a crash. Even if none of your cats are hurt, what happens if a rescuer opens a door? Your cats would run out next to a highway!
We know that is a risk we are taking.
that’s what I was thinking! It’s extremely unsafe to just let your pets roam free in the car unless they’re trained specifically for cars. I know mine isn’t and if she’s roaming around in the car she’s jumping everywhere, climbing under the pedals, laying on the dashboard. So I have to keep her in a little crate with a harness on to keep her from screaming and throwing up haha.
Just don't get involved in an accident and you should be fine.👍🏼
Where we live all pets must be secured (with seat belts) in the car, I totally agree with you!
My cats have car seats or go in their comfy carriers.
It’s illegal in the UK to travel like that with pets.
New subscriber here. I had to watch the whole video. The little box was a good ideal in the truck.
The Journey Awaits we tried other litter boxes and it was a mess. This size plastic tote is perfect. The lid is dual purpose as a launching pad for the cats to jump and then to keep the litter and smell in the box while driving. My two orange cats like to sit where the box is. When it was a normal open litter box, they would sit in the litter box and make a mess when they got up.
Brilliant idea with the plastic over the carpet! We travel with our cat and 2 dogs. One of the dogs is a husky and always seems to be shedding and her hair always weaves into things! Going to try this!
great tips!
Glad you like them!
Amazing 🐱 ❤️
Very well made video
Thank you very much!
You're are a good team
Thank you
Thank you for your video it’s helped a lot with our planned move 13hr drive to the Scottish highlands! I just wondered, do the cats ever get down on the floor by your pedals when driving? I’ve never considered the idea of letting them roam 🤔
That guy really looks like "Steve"
I've been in a gas 37' motorhome for almost 4 years and just hate to see my kitties little bodies shaking the whole drive. I had a feeling a truck and a 5th wheel would give them a much smoother ride and after seeing this video now I'm convinced. Time to sell my RV and get a truck and 5th wheel. Now I just need to find a money tree🤣 Financially I have no idea how I'm going to pull it off but I guess I will figure out a way because my whole life revolves around by 3 cats.💕🐾💕🐾
A truck is probably a smoother ride but your cats are probably used to their ride since they have been at it for 4 years.
@@RadarRoadWarriors Yes they are used to it but I still don't like to see their little bodies constantly shaking and when yours were in the truck it looked like a much smoother ride for them.
What about when you stop for gas?? How do you secure the cats when exiting
I think 'Indoor Cat Formula' cat food would make life on the road with cats a bit easier.
Hi, loved the video!
My cat and have a 18h drive coming up soon, he doesn't mind car drives, he is always very relaxed. However, he's never been in the car for more than 2 hours. I saw on the video that you guys have a cat litter, do you leave it open? or how do you know they want to go?
We shut the container when we first start out when the cats are switching seats. Then I reach back and take the lid off and tuck it between the litter box and the truck so they can use it when needed. Only one of my cats will use it out of four unless they’re desperate.
@@RadarRoadWarriors thank you ☺️
Thanks! I might be spending 4 months in canada next year and i live in colorado. My cat is a rescue whos only experiences with cars has either been moving or going to the vet. I like your portable litterbox idea! Do you do anything to the litterbox so that your cats know that its the place to go? Even when its not like their usual litterbox?
The first time I used it, I put scooped litter from their normal litter box in it. I’m guessing they know it’s their smell.
Hey there! How do you set boundaries with the driver's seat? My cat always wants to be held when I'm driving but it makes me nervous and I don't want to be distracted. Any recommendations?
We set boundaries and Squeak (black and white cat) sets his own boundaries. Squeak sits on the center console faces the back seat and hisses at Dasey and Diesel if they attempt to go to the front seat. He actually helps out by doing this when we are traveling past 7pm (ish) when all the cats are waking up and getting antsy starting to move around.
If the cats will not listen or keep trying to go places they shouldn’t, we put them back in their cages for a time out. That usually corrects their behavior and when we open the cage door, they usually just stay in the cage and sleep.
FYI - in some states it’s illegal for a pet to ride on the drivers lap.
What kind of medication do you give the cats? I’m about to make a 17 hour drive over 2 days with my kitty and puppy. The kitty isn’t too fond of the crate or the car. 😞
Cat Sedative: Acepromazine 10mg - We get this from our veterinarian and give the cat half of a pill with a pill shooter which will calm them down and sleep a little and will not fully knock them out.
The thumbnail 😂
I have 1 cat and tommorow Is her first road trip!
😺 Good Luck!
I was told in some states it's illegal to have them out because it could cause distraction or accidents, should always be in a crate when moving
Pets can always be a distraction while driving. I'm not sure if having them out of a cage is illegal, especially since dogs are not caged. It is illegal in Michigan to have a pet in your lap while driving.
How do you get all your cats to get along? When you get a new cat how do you introduce them?
Well, all my cats get a long but Roska. She just likes to start issues and be a bully. Squeak and I used to stalk Dasey & Diesel when they were kittens and they would run up to him when he was on his leash and want to play when they were feral. No issues there. When Dasey and Diesel started coming inside, they would hide from Roska under the couch and hiss. They just finally started sticking up for themselves and she backed down. To get Roska to back down, I have to get her scared so she goes into hiding like them. When we all moved into the first RV for the winter, all the cats hid for a week. Roska calmed down a lot during this time as she hid with Dasey & Diesel. Now she attacks them but she play attacks them and they all bat their paws at each other and walk away.
Thank you, this is helpful. We will be moving to a new city that is +-13 hours drive. My husband and I will be travelling in 2 cars. I have 2 cats and I want to make sure that they are both comfortable. I wanted to give them a sedative to make them sleep the entire trip but this may be a better option. I may still give them something to keep them calm but not knock them out. I have a question: I have a male and a female cat, he likes her but she doesn't like him. She hisses at him all the time and will even take a swipe at him. Im was wondering if we must let the cats travel separately or keep them together for fimilarality? Any advice will be amazing.
From my experience with my cat, they act differently with each other in the car. If you can take a practice trip with both of you in one vehicle, it would answer a lot of the questions and fears you have about traveling with them. When you have 2 people in the car, the passenger can also assist with cat needs so the driver can focus on driving.
@@RadarRoadWarriors Thank you for your response, I do appreciate it. However, we will be in 2 cars when travelling as we will be moving from one side of the country to the other. I think with in terms of the cats needs, I cant attend to them while driving and I don't want to stop so often to do so as this will make the trip longer. I will go talk to my vet to see what the best option is and one that is less traumatic. This will be a one time thing and not something we intend to do ever again.
Thank you for the video, it is informative and maybe we will find a way to get our cats to our next home with as little trauma as possible.
I know this video is 3 years old but my wife and I are recently retired and purchased an older class A motorhome. We too are traveling with 4 cats. How many litter boxes do you use and where do you place them. Wife doesn’t mind scooping several times a day if that saves a box or 2. Thanks
This video should answer your questions. Only one cat will use the litter box, the rest hold it until we take a break during the travel day and put all the cats back in the RV for 30-60 minutes. th-cam.com/video/HOF-_IrMTR4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l5kD9IRKsQO4-M5F
I have a tip for you. LOL For the carriers in the back seat, I use the seat belt through the handle on the top of the cage. This way if you have to stop fast, they carrier won't get thrown off the seat. I had to learn the hard way, they both were fine as we were on our way to the vets, just gave me the evil cateye for hours after the incident. LOL Hers was like Medusa's so it really creeped you out whenever you were her target! LOL How long a drive did you take for your first trip? This will be our first trip and it could be as long as 9hrs. So I don't have to panic and find a vet along the way if they don't eat or drink or use their catbox? To be honest, I am terrified but after the last catsitter I got from a reputable cat service and noticed what she done in my home while I was away and how upset my furbaby was, NEVER AGAIN!!! If he can't go, neither will I.
That is a good tip on the seat belts. We do that sometimes and other times forget. It’s much easier to buckle the cages in when the backseat isn’t full. Our first tip was about 8-10 hours, 2 days in a row. If you have to opportunity to take them for shorter rides before the real trip, it will help them get familiar with what is about to happen. 1 1/2 years later, my cats now know what “truck ride” means and that they are going to be in the truck for a few days. They might not be happy about it, but they are familiar with what is about to happen.
@@RadarRoadWarriors Thank you for getting back to me with this information, it has taken some of my anxiety away. I went looking for that harness, but they don't sell it anymore. Got any other brands that I could look at? I plan on letting him out of his carrier once I see he's settled but I am travelling with people that are not used to travelling with pets this long and I am afraid they will open a door before I could get him back into his carrier. If harnessed and leashed, he will be safe if he decides to bolt and this will also give me peace of mind. He is my baby and if I had to leave him in some unknown place, I don't think I could keep my sanity.
@@geminidream4347 I totally understand your anxiety. Just click the harness link and look for other related products that are in stock. You want to make sure the hook on the harness that attaches to the leash, is not all the way up on the back of their neck. The hook needs to be towards the upper-middle of their back. This way when you tug on the leash a little, it doesn’t strain their neck. The only real reason I went with the harnesses I did, is because they offered enough colors so each cat can have a different one fitted to them. Plus, they have reflective strips in them if they were wearing it at night.
When we stop during travel, only one of us gets out at a time and we immediately lock the door. When the person wants to get back in the truck, the person inside the truck will give a thumbs up or thumbs down if a cat can get out. And the person who gets in the vehicle, gets in very quickly and shuts the door. Now if the cats are going crazy and running around the truck (like after 7pm when they are up for the night), will put them in their carriers before we even attempt to get out of the truck. During the day, they’re pretty tired and don’t attempt to move. Well, 3 cats don’t move, Squeak (black & white cat) is always up and trying to get out. We are always holding him back while the outside person gets inside the truck.
@@RadarRoadWarriors Thank you again for advice and understanding. No one else seems to in the family, they just think I am being silly. Black & white cats all seem to have a tornado gene in them. My boys got one for a present (i didn't know about) and that kitten was crazy! It would tear threw house at mach 5, then fly off his paws to stick on the back of the couch. He would hold this position for a bit, then take off down the hall only to return at the same speed to hit the curtains this time and crawl to the top to walk along curtain holder. LOL
OKay, I have been doing research and found these two The Voyager step in and the RC Adventure harness. Do you know of anyone that has these? I believe in word of mouth over advertising. LOL By thee way, you are living my dream life. : )
@@geminidream4347 😀 cat. I don’t know of anyone personally. I would check the reviews and see what people are saying about them.
How do you keep them in the rv without them clawing up all the furniture?
Great Question! I cover the different products and techniques I use in the video RV Living with 4 Cats: th-cam.com/video/OudpNJCTgcM/w-d-xo.html
They do claw some furniture which became their “second scratching post” and I pretty much knew they would claim it due to giving them a chair with similar material in the past. They don’t touch the leather and other area we covered with claw guard. We also cover the “cat couch” with a couch cover.
Driving to NY with two cats. This should be interesting.
Best of luck 😺😼
@@RadarRoadWarriors Thank you. Thinking that I will pull out their food when I go to the bathroom or stop to get something to eat or drink. I’ve never traveled with them other than to the vet, so just trying to see how they react.
@@TheThekaydixon if you are able to take them for a couple rides before the “big ride” it will help them get used to the car a little more.
@@RadarRoadWarriors Thanks!
My 4 cats are all fighting, so I guess I have to put them in single cages. I have to travel from Malta to Bulgaria. It will be interesting.
If they are fighting, I would definitely put them each in their own cage. Only my two orange cats that are litter mates will go in the same cage together.
How do you know when they want to get into the litter box?
We made a follow up video about the litter box. Here is the link to it. th-cam.com/video/HOF-_IrMTR4/w-d-xo.html
We just keep the lid open most of the day so they just use it when needed.
New viewer - they can't be left in the RV?
Hi Angel, we would not leave the cats in the RV. They would be traumatized. RV’s are said to go through a 6.0 earthquake every time you go down the road. It’s also not climate controlled while traveling so when it’s hot outside, the RV is very toasty when we open it back up when we stop for the day.
What sedative do you use ?
We use Ace (short name), the full details are listed in the video’s description.
After being in the year for almost 2 years, we barely have to use it anymore.
"Steve :)..LET 'EM RIP 👹👹"
Hi
My cat cries a lot in a carrier but when I let her out she climbs over me or tries to discover what's under and behind of everyplace. What should I do?
Have you tried to let the cat chill in your vehicle by itself to get used to the area? Take it for short car rides? Other than that, I’m not sure. All cats are different and some just don’t want to go for rides.
There is a very good ebook "How to Travel with a Cat" and I think it would be useful for cats' lovers.
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What about safety? If there's an accident or a strong brake, the cats will fly all over the car. Won't they be severly injured?
That is a possibility with any loose animal in a vehicle, cat or dog. We try to keep them in their cages once they calm down for the day. The longer we have traveled, the more they are used to hanging out in their cage.
what breed cats do you have?
Feral 🤷🏻♀️ a bunch of mixed street cats
The cats I had would go psycho.
Traveling definitely isn’t for all cats.
Im sorry but I beg to differ - those cat window seats are not safe at all, also if you let them move freely during the drive that is not safe either.... I bet that your cats like this kind of travelling, but I would not recommend that at all..... 😒