6 Tips For Stress-Free Hotel Stays With Cats
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- We've stayed in hotels with cats more times than I can count and there are some specific tips that come to mind based on our experience that I thought I would share in hopes that they may be helpful to others. If you are planning to take your cat(s) traveling, I also have some other videos you might appreciate. Here is my cat playlist:
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So amazing. I can't even get my cat to the vet without him freaking out everytime.
@@bl1204 😂 I totally understand. We just picked up a stray in Florida that showed up outside our RV and had to take him to the vet. We are basically starting from scratch with him. My husband found a calming supplement on Amazon that thankfully helped a ton. I'm not sure it would have gone as well otherwise.
Thanks! Great and informative tips, it's important to keep your cat safe and comfortable during the trip and the room is undamaged
💯!!! I appreciate your comment. 🐾🐾
I wish I was watching your video before I had to "literally" put down the room hotel to find my cat! ..Thank you so much!
Oh my! They love to keep us guessing, don't they? Glad there was a happy ending. 🐾🐾
I had the same experience as your husband, with my cat getting under the bed, and then! into the boxspring. That was a stressful trip!
Ugh! This is seemingly more common than I ever imagined! 🤦Thank you for sharing.
I just found your video. I have been slowly getting my cat ready for travel. Great travel tips. Number one and six are great. My cat Chloe will always find a small gap anywhere. Yes, don't give the housekeepers more work than they already have. We want to keep cat friendly hotels accessible to all, don't spoil it for others.
I hope Chloe will learn to love travel with you! Thanks so much for watching. 💕
I can't even imagine the panic attack I'd feel if I left my baby alone in a hotel room, lol. I got a hiking stroller with rubber tires (more shock absorbent) and I occasionally use the ever-handy laser pointer to get her some exercise. Never had a problem with clawing furniture but that lovely laser pointer has helped her find desirable places to claw. We go camping, traveling, people are always surprised... it's all about trust, routine, and knowing your cat. And lots of treats. 😊❤❤❤❤
Our cats would love a hiking stroller! Which one did you get, Dana?
Excellent video! I am working to train my cat to travel in the car. I would love to train him to be ok staying in a hotel room/travel. Your cats are wonderful, liked and subscribed!
Best of luck to you and your kitty! I hope it all works out. We used to miss our cats so much on vacations but now we don't have to. Thanks so much for your feedback. 😻😻
So good!!!
🥰 So glad you enjoyed.
Some people thinks cat is a stress but u motivate them good
Thank you! I hope what we experienced will be helpful to others. 🐈
the last tip is everything 💯
Exactly! We wipe down everything.. we bring travel sheets to cover their duvet covers. We love that Hilton has swung the door open and we want to reciprocate by tending to the room while we are there and as we leave. It’s just wonderful to have Archie with us. He digs it! #stimulation
Very informative clip. I found all six important. My favorites were, looking under the bed(s) for hiding places, and the putting the Do Not Disturb Tag on the door. Thx
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks so much for watching, Marcus! 🐾🐾
thank you for this video, we're a military family that is planning on getting two kittens and i'm already thinking a couple years down the road when its time to move to the next duty station. no matter where we get stationed i know it will be a cross-country, several days drive to get there. i definitely want to reduce as much stress as i can for the cats (and maybe for myself too lol) on the trip!
I love the way you think! Your future kitties will be lucky to have you. ❤️
Great tips! Once I thought my cat got out of my hotel too, but he was hiding up inside the mattress boxspring. Part of the muslin fabric was torn so he was able to slip up inside. LOL! Thankfully, my other cat helped me find him. Hilton's Home2Suites hotel is such a great pet friendly hotel.
Oh my goodness, Kendra! I'm so glad you found him. Cats are so good at giving heart attacks sometimes. Good thing they're so cute. Thank you for the hotel tip!
very helpful ty ❤
@@lilwavesz thanks for watching! 🐾🐾
Just a helpful tip, clicker train your cat to make them RUN out of their hiding spots (and obviously for many more actions)
Great idea!
very informative now i know what to do for a new cat.
Thanks so much for watching! 🐾🐾
This was helpful! We are about to move across country with our cat and 4 bunnies .. eeek!
Oh my goodness! How exciting! They have some great collapsible pet kennels on Amazon that will fit both a litter box and a bed if you need to keep them secure. That's what we did when we first started. Good luck with your move!
@@GeographicallyFree Thank you! I was looking at those! Trying to decide between that and a wire dog crate that's about the same size....
@@MortonDana that sounds exactly like what we got! It's a black metal one that looks like a cage.
Thanks so much for your informative video! Just what I needed for a hotel trip coming up next week. 👍🏽 Appreciate you sharing!
I hope you have a great trip with your fur baby! Thank you so much for watching. 🐾🐾
great tips! i have one too. buy a cat stroller if driving. this way you'll be able to cart your little beast about and since most have dark mesh, no one will be the wiser.
I actually do want a cat stroller! Thanks for reminding me. 😁
@@GeographicallyFree i went around one place for days. most thought it a baby and avoided me. ha ha! this was in an adult community.....when they found out it was my cat, i gained tonnes of new friends.
@@faithnelson6069 that is hilarious! 😆
I also have a tip. Request for housekeeping staff to not make the room at all. Don't trust the do not disturb sign. Housekeeping staff ignore those all the time.
That is an excellent tip. Thank you, Chad!
@@GeographicallyFree Absolutely. I was at a resort one time and I actually had to help the housekeeping staff catch a cat that went out the door of a neighbor's room. They had the do not disturb sign on the door handle but they ignored it. The housekeeping opened the door and then I had to help catch their cat. Hotel security got involved, manager called. It was a mess. I had to yell down the hall for people not to open their room door. Had to close all corridor doors to contain the cat. It was a big mess. Luckily, it was on the third floor and a very slow season so the cat was trapped on the third floor of the building. Manager had to call animal control but we got the cat before animal control truck even got there. The cat was reunited with the owner and the manager told them what happened. I don't have a problem telling you that kitty was one unhappy cat! So, yeah.
And, another thing. If traveling with cats. Avoid motels where rooms open to the parking lot. Always get rooms in hotels where there is an actual hallway. That way, if the cat does escape, the hallway will help contain the cat in the event of an escape.
Thank you very much for your tips! Very useful
So glad to hear it! Thank you.🐈 🐾🐾
@@GeographicallyFree we are moving with our 2 cats from Brazil to New Jersey next month. I already reserved a pet friendly hotel but would appreciate your input if you have stayed in the area.
@@serenissima123 oh wow! That's a big move. I have not stayed in New Jersey with my kitties but I do recommend looking into some of the hotels owned by Wyndham. The pet friendly ones should be listed on their website. Typically when our cats are with us we will stay at a LaQuinta hotel because we have had the best luck with them and most of the time they don't charge extra for pets. But we do prefer the ones that are newer construction with hardwood floors instead of carpet. Read the reviews for each one in the area you plan to stay in because they can vary depending on location. Best of luck with your move! I hope everything goes better than expected.
@@GeographicallyFree thank you so much for your kind response! ❤️
My sweetheart is a terrible traveler, if there is a small hole anywhere in a hotel room she’ll find it! I had to call the fire department because the hotel refused to help!!! ? Why are they pet friendly then?
Oh my goodness!!! That sounds both terrifyingly stressful and like a good sitcom episode at the same time. You definitely bring up a good point. Something should be done about those beds. They are not pet friendly!
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Love your channel , so helpful
I'm so glad! Thank you for watching. 😺
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Thanks so much for watching!
very helpful! I love your tips!
@Colton Pan I'm so glad! Thank you for watching. 😊
Very helpful
Thank you for your tips!
We just bought an RV so that we take our 3 cats camping. Your tips will help. One loves adventure, and the other 2 will probably take some time to get used to it.
Have you taken your kitties camping yet, Janet? If so, I hope it went well.
@@GeographicallyFree Yes, a couple if times. It was interesting last time during a thunderstorm. There were a couple claps if thunder. The one scardy cat opened one of the cabinets under the sink. She crawled over wires up to the refrigerator. But it took us 30 minutes to find her as we were searching everywhere else in the RV.
Magnetic locks will be installed tomorrow.
@@janetcofell8740 oh wow! That must have been a stressful 30 minutes looking for her. I hadn't even think about what a thunderstorm must sound like in an RV.
Great video! To the point.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, Andrea!
Very helpful!
Thank you. I'm so glad!
I really want a British shorthair but I Don t have one yet but I have always thought of putting my cat in a baby bed and get a plastic cage which has a top that can be removed and use that as litter box, I think it s a bit of extra work but that way I would feel more safe tbh
Cats are amazing and so relaxing to have around! I hope you can get one. Those are some great ideas too. Safety is always a good idea. We have a couple of collapsable metal dog crates that we use for them often when we are driving (unless we plan to nap in the back of the SUV during a long trip). We haven't needed to take the crates into the hotel yet but it's not a bad idea!
@@GeographicallyFree Oh yes, absolutely even tho british shorthairs are a bit expensive to buy and people who s cat has babies try to make profit of that and sell them for a lot even tho they Don t want the baby cats
@@stefankovachev166 you might keep an eye out for a rescue. Cats of all breeds can end up in animal shelters, especially if the cat's people pass away or end up in a nursing home, etc.
@@GeographicallyFree oh yea, I have a routine : I wake up, check all the adoption sites and I do the same before I go to bed but it doesn t rlly work like I didn t find anything yet but I m not giving up
Saw Meredith Nh In there!
I was wondering how long it would take before someone nailed it! 🏆🎉
Consider a cat tracker!!!! They are great!!!!
Good to know. Thanks, Lisa!
Thank you! thank you! What are the charges to have a cat in your room?
Hi Kathie!!! Most hotels we've visited do not charge extra. Some are $50 per pet per stay. I've even seen $100 per pet per night. I usually ask before I book if I don't see any specifics noted on the website. Some rules can vary by location even within a single hotel chain.
Great tips! do you have one for how to do litter in a hotel room when on a trip you have to fly to? how do you bring everything? or keep them from tracking litter everywhere in the hotel room?
Hi @Leann H we have never flown with our kitties but I can offer my thoughts on the hotel room and give you some ideas for flying based on what I would do myself if in the situation. First, we usually place a designated old towel or blanket at the entrance of the litter box so we can shake it into the trash before we leave. You could always pack one in a large plastic ziplock bag. Since we travel in a car, we bring our vehicle litter box into the hotel. For flying, I would recommend a collapsible litter box like this: prf.hn/l/VlpRL3J i would also visit the pet area of the airport if they have one and give your kitty a chance to "go" before boarding. I've heard of some people adding pee pads to the inside of the cat carriers in case of accidents. For food and water, I was actually thinking of getting this for our vehicle and it would be perfect for air travel too (just get water on the plane or security may get you): prf.hn/l/QxoRm3l For extra litter and food, I would pack some in extra large ziplock bags or similar if I knew I would not be able to get to a store right away. You could also have extra items shipped directly to your destination so you don't have to worry about packing so much. Call the hotel in advance to make sure it's okay and to confirm what they want the shipping address to look like. If you have any more questions, ask me. I hope that helps!
@@GeographicallyFree Thank you so much! The old towel/blanket is a great tip, I'll give that a try.
Great video. I'm going to travel with my cats sometimes too because of my work. Any suggestions which websites are helping sorting out if cats/pets allowed in a temporary apartment/hotel? I have been using air Bnb, Immowelt and wunderflats but not really found something which is not overpriced.. Or could you just afford it?
Jasmin, vacation rentals are tough when it comes to cats in my experience. It's one of the reasons we purchased an RV last year. I'm not sure what you are doing for work or the extent of your travel but it may be something to consider, depending on the circumstances. Maybe even a camper van? I've even heard of employers purchasing RV's for employees to save on lodging. When we do need a hotel, we typically stay at LaQuinta because they are pet friendly and many of the locations don't charge a pet fee. I'm not sure if there are extended stay rates or if that's something you would need. They are hit or miss though. For example, I find the ones in the northeast or Great Lakes area to be pretty run down, but there are some new constructions and remodeled ones around the country that are decent. LaQuinta was bought out by Wyndham a few years ago so if you go to the Wyndham website you should also see which other hotels are pet friendly under their umbrella. Wyndham also has a rewards program and we have gotten free and discounted rooms, so definitely sign up if you stay there. It's certainly not resort vacation status in any pet friendly hotels we've visited, but it definitely makes it easier to travel with cats. Another pet friendly hotel that piqued my curiosity is Red Roof Inn, but I have no experience with them. Always read reviews for each location for any red flags and don't be afraid to call the local hotel phone number to ask if it's remodeled or a new construction. Sometimes you can tell by the photos but not always. I am sensitive to mold, etc., so it's kind of a big deal for me to have something newer. I love that they are starting to put in hard flooring instead of carpet in some of them too.
My sister and I are driving 6 cats across the country next month. Our biggest issue right now is finding accommodations for all of us to rest. No one allows cats! Any tips?
@debrogers79 Hotels I've stayed at with our cats: La Quinta, Tru By Hilton, and Best Western come to mind off the top of my head. Not all locations have the same rules so it's best to get policies from each individual location (and some are nicer than others). Some of them have caps on how many pets but I don't usually pay much attention to that because I only have two. Some have pet fees. Some don't. I'm not sure what sort of vehicle you guys are taking but before my husband and I bought an RV, we did camp out in the back of our Suburban a few times with our cats and stayed at truck stops, rest areas, etc. We did that so we could drive as long as possible and get up early without having to worry about transporting all of our luggage plus cat stuff back and forth to to and from hotel room. Freecampsites.net is a great resource for finding places (with reviews) to pull over. Wishing you a safe drive!
@GeographicallyFree thank you so much for the info! I'm looking into some air b&b's too ❤️
@@debrogers79 great idea!
How do you step up the litter box? How can I travel with it ?
Usually it goes behind the passenger seat on the floor. We cover the entire back with old blankets so we can easily shake out any stray litter pieces and keep things clean. Check out my cat playlist. I have a few setups from our travels over the years.
Any tips on meowing at night? I'm worried my cat will not let me sleep with excessive meowing in a new surrounding for her.
Does your cat usually meow at night? If not, I wouldn't worry about it if you are going to be there with your kitty. Our cats love exploring new surroundings, looking out the window at the new scenery, and cuddling with us at night. We also bring extra cat beds, treats, and toys so it feels more like home. One of our cats does like to stand guard at the door when he hears noises out in the hallway from people walking by but that's usual for him. If you have to go out, I recommend some classical or other calming type of music.
Hello! This video helps a lot. I am getting married in October and we have no one to watch our cat so he will be flying with us, however, we will be in 3 different hotels/Airbnb’s within our stay there. Do you have any additional advice for this? My cat is very anxious and has lots of seperatiob anxiety
Hi Brooke, congratulations!!!! I think NOW is the best time to start preparing your cat for this. The first thing I would do is pull out the cat carrier and make it a staple in your home so she can associate it with comfort and not stress. I made a video about how we got our cats used to car rides before our first cross country road trip with them, which may also be helpful to you for flying and travel in general. And as I mentioned in the hotel video, having relaxing sounds on the TV when you are not there and a window open to keep her occupied may go a long way. Oh, and something that smells like you that she can cuddle with when you are not around. Best of luck to you with everything! Ith-cam.com/video/_TYpxMfELjQ/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugy3Zkrh96TUQQpshDF4AaABAg
@@GeographicallyFree thank you for responding 🙏🏽 I just didn’t know if staying in 3 different places in a 12 day span was going to overwhelm him or not. That is the most concerning for me. I don’t want to stress him to the point of not eating :( I just took the carrier out and put it near his favorite window and food.
Are there any other suggestions for this hotel hopping we’re going to be doing with him??
@@brooke8805 it will likely be super overwhelming for your cat and you want to take precautions for preventing escapes. That's why we were soooo repetitive with prepping them for months before our first trip. Cats love routine so we did our best to create one before we traveled, doing the things we might be doing on the road. That way they know what to expect and get used to unfamiliar noises that may startle them. Even just chilling out in the parked car inside the garage every day was helpful and made things less traumatic for them when we did our first long trip and they weren't as stressed as they would have been during the trip. One of our cats still growled out the window at everyone that went by inside the hotel rooms. We were at 5 hotels in a week that first time and they were much more relaxed in the hotels than they were in the car.
@@GeographicallyFree that gives me some hope then that I won’t traumatize my cat for life with this trip! My cat Charles cries the entire ride to the vet and then won’t get out of his carrier once I drop him off. So I’m hoping acclimating him to the carrier and then a car may make him more comfortable for the plane🙏🏽 thank you so much for your help!
Is their a list of cat friendly hotels? 😍🥰
@Marie it really depends on what part of the country you are in because they really aren't created equal. I've been meaning to do a video on this but with hotels being bought out by larger chains, the rules keep changing. I will go out on a limb to say we've had the best luck overall with La Quinta as a tried-and-true but we read the reviews for each location and try to only choose the renovated ones or new constructions. Also, make sure you ask about pet fees for each location. In our experience there have been no fees but that could have changed and may vary by location.
*there . Ty for your reply!
Hello, I have a question, do you need to bring a litter box while travelling?
I almost always bring one. If it was a quick trip to the post office, maybe not but we don't like to take any chances.
@@GeographicallyFree can I ask what type of litter box you use? Is it a normal one or a portable one? I need to know bc I’m taking my cat with me to Hawaii next week 😅
@@TM-mc3zn do you know if your cat will be in cargo or under the seat in front of you? I know that airlines have specific requirements for the size of pet carriers under the seat but I am not sure about cargo. I have never taken my cat on a plane but I know people that have and have seen things done in various ways. One lady put pee pads in the cat carrier and takes her cat to the indoor dog area of the airport to pee on the fake grass while on a harness. We have used disposable litter pans but those likely would be too big. I think they make smaller ones though. My cats do not pee on command so I'm not sure that is something I would do. Those portable littler boxes that zip and fold seem like a very useful option. I'm not sure if you have seen them but here's a visual. I would line it with a litter pan liner though for less mess: prf.hn/l/7EvoWbN If I had to fly with my cat onboard I would probably do that and try to squeeze it into the carrier if possible. There is also a chance your cat will be too stressed to go potty but the opposite could be true too. I hope everything goes better than expected and that you have a wonderful trip!