Hi everyone,
I am looking for some ideas and suggestions regarding a big change in my life.
I am relocating from Florida to California and have to travel by car with my two cats. Yes, I understand it's a long journey but I have to do it. Of course I am trying to make this as smooth as possible of a transition for my cats.
They are both 4 years old (siblings, boy and a girl) and I had them since they were 4 weeks old.
This is how the trip is gonna look like
Leaving on a Wednsday morning leaving Orlando, FL, driving for 9 hours (with breaks) spending the night in New Orleans, LA.
Leaving Thursday Morning, another 9 hour drive to San Antonio, TX spending the night there).
Leaving Friday Morning, 9 hours drive, then spending the night in Deming, NM.
Leaving Saturday Morning, arriving in Long Beach, CA (Final Destination)
I am looking for general advice and ideas on how to make this as pleasant for my cats as possible.
The thing is I do know they don't really like being in a car. The last time I moved it was only a 30 minute drive but they were meowing like crazy....nonstop. Someone told me I can give them children benadryl. Is that accurate and for how long?? I mean we'll be on the road for 4 days and I don't wanna risk their health.
So any suggestions to make this experience for cats (and humans) as easy and painless as possible I am seeking your advice.
Thank you so much for your assistance.
I am looking for some ideas and suggestions regarding a big change in my life.
I am relocating from Florida to California and have to travel by car with my two cats. Yes, I understand it's a long journey but I have to do it. Of course I am trying to make this as smooth as possible of a transition for my cats.
They are both 4 years old (siblings, boy and a girl) and I had them since they were 4 weeks old.
This is how the trip is gonna look like
Leaving on a Wednsday morning leaving Orlando, FL, driving for 9 hours (with breaks) spending the night in New Orleans, LA.
Leaving Thursday Morning, another 9 hour drive to San Antonio, TX spending the night there).
Leaving Friday Morning, 9 hours drive, then spending the night in Deming, NM.
Leaving Saturday Morning, arriving in Long Beach, CA (Final Destination)
I am looking for general advice and ideas on how to make this as pleasant for my cats as possible.
The thing is I do know they don't really like being in a car. The last time I moved it was only a 30 minute drive but they were meowing like crazy....nonstop. Someone told me I can give them children benadryl. Is that accurate and for how long?? I mean we'll be on the road for 4 days and I don't wanna risk their health.
So any suggestions to make this experience for cats (and humans) as easy and painless as possible I am seeking your advice.
Thank you so much for your assistance.