What to do during car travel with a cat.When should you give your cat food and water on a car trip?.Car ride logistics – Where to go ‘potty’.Where to place a cat carrier in the car.
How do I get my cat used to traveling in the carrier?.Choose the right cat carrier for car travel.If the trip is longer than two weeks, I might even bring a handheld vacuum. I recommend also packing some paper bags to help reduce smells and dispose of the waste as most hotel rooms don’t have covered garbage cans and you never know exactly what to expect for Airbnbs.įinally, even though you’ll likely be paying cleaning fees as part of your stay, consider taking the time to sweep up any extra fur or litter before leaving. If your cat is also the type to scoot after an accident, which sometimes happens for new adventure cats, you’d better hope it isn’t on carpet. When you arrive at your accommodation, it’s best to keep your litter box in the washroom or somewhere that’s not carpeted as tile or wooden floors can easily be cleaned with your dustpan when litter inevitably escapes the box. I use a foldable litter box if I need to pack light, although when possible I prefer to travel with the cats’ at-home litter box even if it takes up about a third of our trunk space. Unless you’ve trained your cat to use a toilet, you’ll want to pack a litter box and its accompanying scoop. Remember to revert any alterations that you make before you leave! Bringing a cover for furniture, particularly leather couches, might be a good idea if your cat isn’t trained to use an exclusive scratcher. I always hide plants, remove glass decorations perched on shelves, tuck away curtains, and block off any tiny hiding spaces that I can’t easily access. Once you’ve successfully found cat-friendly accommodation, you’ll want to take some time to scan the living space for any problem areas. You don’t want to be left scrambling to find another place, especially if you’ve just traveled for several hours, or have to stress about getting a refund (which some places will refuse to do). It doesn’t matter if it’s a hotel or an Airbnb, the last thing you want to happen is to arrive at your destination only to be turned away because the pet accompanying you doesn’t fit the host’s expectations. Prior to booking anything, always contact the host and explicitly ask if cats are welcome. Even though dogs are capable of making similar messes, people tend to perceive dogs as well-behaved or naturally trust that an owner can handle any misbehaviour with a few commands. Many people perceive cats to be destructive they expect scratched up couches, shattered dishes, and hairballs all over their carpets. Once you start to travel with your cat, you’ll soon learn that “pet-friendly” often means “dog-friendly”. I usually try to have a plan B but there have been instances where I’ve been stuck with no clue where to go while also having no phone service to do research that should have been done before even leaving the house. I’ve arrived at several hiking trails only to be faced with the dreaded NO PETS sign. It doesn’t need to be planned down to the second, but it’s good to know what options you have available.Įven if you plan to spend most of your time outdoors, you need to double check that you’re in an area that allows pets. Unless you’re content to just chill in your hotel room the whole trip, take the time to plan an itinerary. Almost all indoor attractions refuse entry to pets unless they are service animals, and it’s uncommon for restaurants to accept cats even if they have an outdoor eating area. It can be difficult to find truly pet-friendly accommodation, more about that down below, and even if you do find a place, many hosts have policies that do not allow pets to be left unattended, meaning that your cat will need to accompany you all day. Making spontaneous decisions while adventuring with a cat can be challenging, and it’s best if you take the time to thoroughly research your trip before you start booking anything. If you’re the type to pick a destination and then figure out the details once you get there, you may need to make some compromises in your travel style. Traveling with a pet is entirely possible, but you need to plan ahead if you want your trip to be enjoyable.
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