Travelling with your cat

Some say cat and car don't go together. If you are bringing your cat to the vet, it can be a stressful experience for both for the cat and the owner. Here are some tips to make the car ride as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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1. Use a cat carrier. It's essential to use a cat carrier when transporting your cat to the vet. This will keep your cat safe and prevent them from escaping from the car. Make sure the carrier is the right size for your cat and comfortable with a soft blanket inside. Some more modern cat carriers have even extensions to secure them with the seatbelts. Aways prevent that the carrier moves around while you are driving.
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2. Avoid feeding your cat before the car ride: To prevent your cat from getting motion sickness, avoid feeding your cat a big meal before the care ride. However, make sure they have access to water.
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3. Keep the car ride short: Try to keep the car ride as short as possible to minimise your cat's stress level. It is recommended to avoid planning several stops on your way to vet.
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4. Use a Feliway spray or diffuser. Feliway is a synthetic pheromone that helps reduce stress and anxiety in cats. You can use a Feliway spray or diffuser in the car to help calm your cat during the ride. You can also spray the lining towel for the carrier 10-15 minutes before you put your cat in it.
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5. Comfort your cat: Talk to your cat in a soothing voice and pet them gently to reassure them that everything is okay. However, don't take your cat out of the carrier while in the car as it may dangerous.

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