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Travelling with cats


Any tips or hints on travelling with 2 cats in a motorhome thanks

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We travel with 1 16 y/o cat.

She has a lead on at all times, even in the van as cats can be a bit sneaky if no-one is watching.

We free camp so we often let her out, with lead on, will sit in a chair. If startled (nervous cat) she heads into the van.

We use a litter tray which we put out during the day, inside at night. Misty's clumping cat litter is the best, 20kg will last about 6-8 weeks, but it is not always available in pet stores. We went on the road 4 months ago with 60 kg and we still have 20kg left. It is oderless.

2 cats might be a trick using leads. (Bit of a tangle perhaps)

This works for us.

When travelling cat sleeps in the car with a short lead so she can't get under the pedals etc. Use a caribiner hitch to make it easy to unhook etc.

Enjoy traveling with your furry mates.

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Hello mark von

Firstly welcome to the forum

We travelled the same as Snippy when we had a car and caravan, with one cat

In the motorhome with just the one (16 year old, in a couple of days time) cat

We have her in a harness and two normal leads linked together
We have the lead/s connected to the single leg of the table, this allows the cat to reach the front, but not to get under the pedals

The litter tray is behind the passenger seat, while the food and water bowls are at the other end, near the shower
The water bowl is inside an empty plastic ice cream container

There is a cat bed under the table, against the wall (out of the way of our feet)
For whatever reason the cat does not like to sleep on the floor, in her designated bed
She sleeps either on the driver/passenger or the table seats

Our original cat/s did not like travelling, perhaps because we only ever took them to the vet

Information we received prior to obtaining our present cat, was to take it with us in the car, while it was young, so that it got use to travelling, it is now use to travelling

For whatever reason, the only time the cat leaves the motorhome, is when the boss has her in her arms

Hope this info helps you


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Re the tangling leads - try travelling with 2 dogs and a cat. wink

All of whom are on leads at all times unless inside with the door shut. Good to see others have their pets along for the ride - mine love the journey. 

Soooo many snifffffs.

 

 

 



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Hello,

Here's a checklist of must-have items that you'll not want to leave home without:

1. Cat carrier
2. Food, water and bowls
3. Toys and bedding
4. Litter and accessories

Thanks,



-- Edited by sophie1993 on Monday 21st of November 2016 08:31:09 PM

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Our 17y.o. Burmese past away 6 months ago and after waiting a while to confirm we wanted to have another pet, we now have another Burmese (4 months old). We have decided this cat will travel with us when practical, the previous one did not come on our travels. I appreciate the discussion on this topic so far and will have the kitten in the car often before we hook up the van in a few months time.

I have recently read that some 'pet friendly' parks are really "dog friendly only" and cats are not welcome ..... has anyone here found this to be the case?

 

Any recommendations for cat friendly parks within 500 klm radius of Brisbane?   



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The way I read it, if you haven't a dog then you haven't a pet!
Whether here on the forum or else where.



-- Edited by iana on Saturday 7th of January 2017 11:19:54 AM

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Dozer54 wrote:

Our 17y.o. Burmese past away 6 months ago and after waiting a while to confirm we wanted to have another pet, we now have another Burmese (4 months old). We have decided this cat will travel with us when practical, the previous one did not come on our travels. I appreciate the discussion on this topic so far and will have the kitten in the car often before we hook up the van in a few months time.

I have recently read that some 'pet friendly' parks are really "dog friendly only" and cats are not welcome ..... has anyone here found this to be the case?

 

Any recommendations for cat friendly parks within 500 klm radius of Brisbane?   


 Although we mostly free camp, have found no problems with cat in CP's.

 



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Has anyone else tried travelling with one turtle dove, one Labrador and 5 cats. My bro and I are on the road with our furry gang of 7. The leads can get a bit tangled , but then life can be the same, the furry kids love the travels just as much as we do.

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iana wrote:

The way I read it, if you haven't a dog then you haven't a pet!
Whether here on the forum or else where.



-- Edited by iana on Saturday 7th of January 2017 11:19:54 AM


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