Your boss informs you that he needs your to transfer. For good. Now what? You just learned how to get along with that new guy in the cubicle across the aisle, the one who hums along with the music while he sits on hold. With your baker, you have a newly formed relationship. You noticed she started putting an additional bagel in your bag each morning! What about your cat, Max? He has his territory and he defends it. How will he react to having to start over? They other cats respect his boundaries and surely he will miss that little patch of catnip you planted for him. Remember last time you visited your grandmother, and Max, your beloved cat, spent most of the two hour ride clinging to the ceiling of the car? How is he now going to react to a much longer car ride? In a Moving van rental.
Some cats are cool as a cucumber while they ride in the car but most cannot stand it. You may want to get a crate for those who do not do well. By putting them into a crate or carrier, it is a security device, it also keeps them, and the vehicle, safe. To get your cat used to the crate, you will want to set it out at least a week before it will be needed. While you are calling around for Cheap truck rental, inquire about renting a pet crate, too. When you bring home the crate put a small treat inside to make it more appealing to your cat. A little bit of catnip might work best. By getting him used to it, your cat should be comfortable sitting in the crate, at least while it is still. Once he gets used to the crate, take him for a few car trips. Perhaps he will love it! Some cats may get motion sick, for these you will want to talk to your local vet.
So now you have some ideas about traveling with the cat and you have taken care of the moving van rental. You have almost finished packing, and decide this is a good time to take Max for a practice drive. Before you reach the end of the driveway his eyes are wide and he is already growling. Within moments, the backseat sounds like Halloween with all the screeching and howling going on. There are three options: You can just let him do it and try to ignore him. Second you could talk to your veterinarian about getting a sedative. Your third option would be to hire Long distance movers to move Max.
Cats are crazy creatures. The same cat may not react to the same situation the same from one time to the next. Just remember that if you’re relaxed, things will go easier for Max. Be patient with him and hope for the best. You can help each other to remain calm and get through the move without too much hassle.