Hi everyone!
As you know, about three months ago we adopted siblings Cocó (girl) and Kylo (boy). They are now mischievous but loving 5 months old kittens. They eat well, they are sociable and curious, so no behavior problems to start with.
However, we are moving! We currently live on an island, and we are moving to the mainland in a couple of weeks. We'll do the trip on a ferry, and they must travel on cat carriers. As there are no rooms in this particular boat, and the company doesn't allow pets to travel with their owners, they will be travelling on a designated pet zone.
I asked our vet for advice, and she recommended the following:
1) Better if they go in separate carriers
2) Give them something to eat (not too much) about 2-3 hours before the trip
3) Spray a bit of Felyway on the carrier before putting them inside
4) Put a small box or container inside with litter so they can use it if needed
The company told us both cats can be on the same carrier or travel on different, they are okay with both options. This is the issue that bothers us the most. They usually sleep close, and they are pretty bonded, so maybe it would be better if they go in the same carrier. However, the carrier is not too big, so they could end up stressed maybe? And if they both go on the same carrier, maybe the shoebox cover or whatever we use for litter will make them uncomfortable.
The trip is 5 hours, and then a 30 minute car ride to our new home.
So are you ok with our vet's advice, or would you have them travel on the same carrier? Any other advice? Thanks for your help!
As you know, about three months ago we adopted siblings Cocó (girl) and Kylo (boy). They are now mischievous but loving 5 months old kittens. They eat well, they are sociable and curious, so no behavior problems to start with.
However, we are moving! We currently live on an island, and we are moving to the mainland in a couple of weeks. We'll do the trip on a ferry, and they must travel on cat carriers. As there are no rooms in this particular boat, and the company doesn't allow pets to travel with their owners, they will be travelling on a designated pet zone.
I asked our vet for advice, and she recommended the following:
1) Better if they go in separate carriers
2) Give them something to eat (not too much) about 2-3 hours before the trip
3) Spray a bit of Felyway on the carrier before putting them inside
4) Put a small box or container inside with litter so they can use it if needed
The company told us both cats can be on the same carrier or travel on different, they are okay with both options. This is the issue that bothers us the most. They usually sleep close, and they are pretty bonded, so maybe it would be better if they go in the same carrier. However, the carrier is not too big, so they could end up stressed maybe? And if they both go on the same carrier, maybe the shoebox cover or whatever we use for litter will make them uncomfortable.
The trip is 5 hours, and then a 30 minute car ride to our new home.
So are you ok with our vet's advice, or would you have them travel on the same carrier? Any other advice? Thanks for your help!