Follow These Tips For Taking Your Cat Along With You on Vacation
When you started your new job, you may have been worried about leaving your cat at home alone, you may worry that your feline companion has become used to having you around and will grieve over your absence. When the time comes for you to take a week-long vacation away from work and home, your worries about your cat being left without you may be greater than ever before. If you can't stand the thought of leaving your cat behind while you off having fun on vacation, follow these tips for taking him or her along with you.
Making Sure Your Destination Is Cat-Friendly
Before set out on your travels, ensuring the place you are going to stay at will not mind your cat being with you is extremely important. Planning ahead can help you have time to locate a hotel or resort that allows pets to stay. When looking for the best hotel or resort, remember to write down the name of the employee that said the hotel or resort was pet-friendly. The last thing you need is to arrive at your lodging thinking it is okay for you to have your cat and it turns out it is not.
Safety Tips For Driving With Your Cat
If you are driving to your vacation destination, taking special precautions for your cat is advised. Be sure to place him or her in a secure pet carrier with enough room to move around and stand up in. Line the carrier's bottom with foam padding that will not shift around while providing comfort during the ride. Securing the pet carrier with a seatbelt is extremely important to protect your cat in the event you are in a car accident. You will need to make sure to stop frequently for giving your car water, food, and time to go potty. Taking along a few disposable litterboxes is a good idea. Placing the little box inside of the carrier while the carrier is outside of your vehicle is a good idea. If your cat does use his or her litterbox, save it for the next stop and try again.
Spending your vacation with feline friend can be a lot of fun and provide you with peace of mind knowing he or she is not in a boarding facility without a friendly face or being watched by someone that you and your cat don't know very well.
