{"id":81379,"date":"2017-12-07T09:51:07","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T09:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdreamer.com\/?p=81379"},"modified":"2017-12-07T09:51:07","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T09:51:07","slug":"prepare-successful-winter-road-trip-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdreamer.com\/prepare-successful-winter-road-trip-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare For A Successful Winter Road Trip With Your Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winter holiday season is off to a lovely start, and for most people, this is the perfect time to make the long drive home to be with loved ones this time of year. According to a study, family visits\u00a0account for 43% of long-distance trip<\/a>\u00a0during Christmas. For some cat owners, making the trip home is also a way to introduce their new family members and pets to their nearest and dearest. Though non-pet owners may find it quite odd to go on a road trip with a cat, traveling with a feline companion has become increasingly common over the years as a survey reveals that 37% of pet owners\u00a0take their pets on the road<\/a>. Traveling with a cat presents a lot of challenges, but there are ways to make the trip smoother. Here\u2019s a guide to prepare for a winter road trip with your cat.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Medical preparation<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Before leaving for your winter road trip,\u00a0take your cat to the vet<\/a>\u00a0to make sure that he is up to date on vaccines. You should have a hard copy of those vaccination records as well as your cat\u2019s insurance papers in case of emergencies. Bring those documents with you as your cat may need medical attention sometime during your trip. You should also pack a\u00a0first aid kit for your cat<\/a>\u00a0so you can clean minor scrapes, remove splinters, or wash out foreign matter from your pet\u2019s eyes and ears while you\u2019re on the road.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure your cat\u2019s comfort<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An uncomfortable cat is an unhappy cat, and you certainly don\u2019t want to deal with a yowling pet while you\u2019re driving.\u00a0Keep your cat warm\u00a0<\/a>by letting your pet wear a sweater and booties, and don\u2019t forget your pet\u2019s favorite blanket so he can snuggle with it while you\u2019re traveling. Consider bringing a collapsible cat bed so your pet has a comfy place to rest while you\u2019re on your road trip.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Feed your cat<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Just as you need to make a few stops to get some food, your cat also needs to refuel and rehydrate while you\u2019re traveling. Make sure to have some bottled water, cat food, a food bowl and a water bowl in your car and feed your cat as needed. If your cat is trained to come when called, you can let your pet out during stops, but keep a close watch on your pet so he won\u2019t wander off during pit stops.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A road trip can be a fun and exciting adventure for you and your pet. Try these tips for a successful road trip with your cat this holiday season.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The winter holiday season is off to a lovely start, and for most people, this is the perfect time to make the long drive home to be with loved ones this time of year. According to a study, family visits\u00a0account for 43% of long-distance trip\u00a0during Christmas. 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