RVing with a cat - HELP!!!!!!!!!

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have
2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar?
A harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the
RV. I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for
her. Suggestions PLEASE!

We just drive off and leave our 14 cats out where they are all the time.
Put out a self feeder and a big pan of water if you're really spoiling
them. Otherwise, they'll fend for themselves.

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 05:35:28 UTC

Post by Steve Barker

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

We just drive off and leave our 14 cats out where they are all the time.
Put out a self feeder and a big pan of water if you're really spoiling
them. Otherwise, they'll fend for themselves.

This is a house cat. She's not used to being outdoors. If I left food out
there the possums and other wild animals would get it first. She's very
frightened when she's outside. It was so cruel to abandon an animal like
this.

Jaxtraw

2009-09-28 00:39:36 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We
have 2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do
cats travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the
road? Loose in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a
leash and collar? A harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll
dart out and get lost or run over, or she'll rip up the screens if
left loose or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her but not if
travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

Depends how long the trip is. If it's just a few days, leave plenty of dried
food in a bowl, lots of water, and the cat won't even realise you're gone.
Mind you, this is presuming an outdoor cat; I've no experience with indoor
cats. An outdoorer can happily amuse herself; an indoor I guess might go
stir crazy or something. During good weather, mine sometimes goes days at a
time when she only comes indoors to eat.

For actual travelling, I put mine in a cat carrier for her own safety.

Ian

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 05:41:40 UTC

Post by Jaxtraw

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We
have 2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do
cats travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the
road? Loose in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a
leash and collar? A harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll
dart out and get lost or run over, or she'll rip up the screens if
left loose or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her but not if
travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

Depends how long the trip is. If it's just a few days, leave plenty of
dried food in a bowl, lots of water, and the cat won't even realise you're
gone. Mind you, this is presuming an outdoor cat; I've no experience with
indoor cats. An outdoorer can happily amuse herself; an indoor I guess
might go stir crazy or something. During good weather, mine sometimes goes
days at a time when she only comes indoors to eat.
For actual travelling, I put mine in a cat carrier for her own safety.
Ian

We'll be gone for over a week at a time and she's an indoor cat. I live in
a rural area so can't leave food out for her if she were left outside. I
have an old cat-carrier so can put her in that when we're driving down the
road. I'm not sure about how long she can comfortably ride in it before
needing a litter-pan break etc. I see campers with dogs all the time but
only one MotorHome with a cat these past 2 years. It makes me wonder if
they're hard to travel with.

Old Harley Rider

2009-09-28 01:18:12 UTC

Depends on the disposition of the Cat. Our Scottish Fold gave us no
problem at all.
As a matter of fact he slept most of the time....

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We
have 2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do
cats travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the
road? Loose in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a
leash and collar? A harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart
out and get lost or run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left
loose or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her but not if travel
will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 06:05:21 UTC

Post by Old Harley Rider
Depends on the disposition of the Cat. Our Scottish Fold gave us no
problem at all.
As a matter of fact he slept most of the time....

Does he try to bolt out the MH or TT door once you're camped somewhere? Is
he happy to remain inside alone if you go off sightseeing? I am clueless as
to camping with a cat. And then there do have very different personalities.
Her first trip will be to a weekend Samboree not too far from home. This
should be a good test to see how she does. Have you had any problems with
your cat tearing up the screens?

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Old Harley Rider

2009-09-28 12:36:43 UTC

No, he doesn't try to run. We only take him out with a leash. He knows
where the leash is kept.
If he wants to go outside he will actually tug on the leash to let us
know. He is one of the nicest
cats we have ever had. He's like a 2 year old child......
Look for the calendar from Scottish Fold Club for 2006, our boy is on
the front cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=25tgcv4&s=4

Post by Old Harley Rider
Depends on the disposition of the Cat. Our Scottish Fold gave us no
problem at all.
As a matter of fact he slept most of the time....

Does he try to bolt out the MH or TT door once you're camped
somewhere? Is he happy to remain inside alone if you go off
sightseeing? I am clueless as to camping with a cat. And then there
do have very different personalities. Her first trip will be to a
weekend Samboree not too far from home. This should be a good test to
see how she does. Have you had any problems with your cat tearing up
the screens?

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our
neighbors abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted
her. We have 2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her
with. Do cats travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while
on the road? Loose in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you
use a leash and collar? A harness? I fear we may open a door and
she'll dart out and get lost or run over, or she'll rip up the
screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her
but not if travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

William Boyd

2009-09-28 13:19:33 UTC

Post by Old Harley Rider
No, he doesn't try to run. We only take him out with a leash. He knows
where the leash is kept.
If he wants to go outside he will actually tug on the leash to let us
know. He is one of the nicest
cats we have ever had. He's like a 2 year old child......
Look for the calendar from Scottish Fold Club for 2006, our boy is on
the front cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=25tgcv4&s=4

Now that is one classy cat
Dog's T-Bag Pet Carrier is due in today or tomorrow. We will see how
well he likes to ride on the Harley Trike. He is around twelve years old
and loves to ride in the car, and RV tow vehicle.

--
BILL P.
&
DOG
Bet You are
more careful
who you vote for

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 21:12:58 UTC

Post by Old Harley Rider
No, he doesn't try to run. We only take him out with a leash. He knows
where the leash is kept.
If he wants to go outside he will actually tug on the leash to let us
know. He is one of the nicest
cats we have ever had. He's like a 2 year old child......
Look for the calendar from Scottish Fold Club for 2006, our boy is on the
front cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=25tgcv4&s=4

Beautiful cat. :-) Those ears give them a whole different look.

Post by Old Harley Rider
Depends on the disposition of the Cat. Our Scottish Fold gave us no
problem at all.
As a matter of fact he slept most of the time....

Does he try to bolt out the MH or TT door once you're camped somewhere?
Is he happy to remain inside alone if you go off sightseeing? I am
clueless as to camping with a cat. And then there do have very different
personalities. Her first trip will be to a weekend Samboree not too far
from home. This should be a good test to see how she does. Have you had
any problems with your cat tearing up the screens?

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have
2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road?
Loose in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and
collar? A harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and
get lost or run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or
alone in the RV. I would love to keep her but not if travel will be
torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

Old Harley Rider

2009-09-28 12:53:44 UTC

Here he is, he won the contest for 2006 and they put him on the
calendar cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fp9wur&s=4

Post by Old Harley Rider
Depends on the disposition of the Cat. Our Scottish Fold gave us no
problem at all.
As a matter of fact he slept most of the time....

Does he try to bolt out the MH or TT door once you're camped
somewhere? Is he happy to remain inside alone if you go off
sightseeing? I am clueless as to camping with a cat. And then there
do have very different personalities. Her first trip will be to a
weekend Samboree not too far from home. This should be a good test to
see how she does. Have you had any problems with your cat tearing up
the screens?

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our
neighbors abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted
her. We have 2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her
with. Do cats travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while
on the road? Loose in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you
use a leash and collar? A harness? I fear we may open a door and
she'll dart out and get lost or run over, or she'll rip up the
screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her
but not if travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 21:15:31 UTC

Here he is, he won the contest for 2006 and they put him on the calendar
cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fp9wur&s=4

What an adorable cat! :-)))

Thanks for sharing.

Old Harley Rider

2009-09-28 21:43:04 UTC

By the way. We tried a collar with a leash, no good. We tried the figure
8 harness, no good.
We use a vest/jacket and a leash, works perfect.....

Post by Old Harley Rider
Here he is, he won the contest for 2006 and they put him on the
calendar cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fp9wur&s=4

What an adorable cat! :-)))
Thanks for sharing.

D. Arlington

2009-09-30 05:24:36 UTC

By the way. We tried a collar with a leash, no good. We tried the figure 8
harness, no good.
We use a vest/jacket and a leash, works perfect.....

Where did you find the vest/jacket?

Post by Old Harley Rider
Here he is, he won the contest for 2006 and they put him on the
calendar cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fp9wur&s=4

What an adorable cat! :-)))
Thanks for sharing.

Old Harley Rider

2009-09-30 06:13:12 UTC

*E-BAY............*

Post by Old Harley Rider
By the way. We tried a collar with a leash, no good. We tried the
figure 8 harness, no good.
We use a vest/jacket and a leash, works perfect.....

Where did you find the vest/jacket?

Post by Old Harley Rider
Here he is, he won the contest for 2006 and they put him on the
calendar cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fp9wur&s=4

What an adorable cat! :-)))
Thanks for sharing.

Old Harley Rider

2009-09-30 06:16:41 UTC

Check this out....
http://stores.crazykfarm.com/-strse-20/Kitty-Holster-soft-lightweight/Detail.bok?gclid=CNumrO3WmJ0CFc5U2godaAlArQ

Post by Old Harley Rider
By the way. We tried a collar with a leash, no good. We tried the
figure 8 harness, no good.
We use a vest/jacket and a leash, works perfect.....

Where did you find the vest/jacket?

Post by Old Harley Rider
Here he is, he won the contest for 2006 and they put him on the
calendar cover...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fp9wur&s=4

What an adorable cat! :-)))
Thanks for sharing.

D. Arlington

2009-10-01 01:14:30 UTC

Post by Old Harley Rider
Check this out....
http://stores.crazykfarm.com/-strse-20/Kitty-Holster-soft-lightweight/Detail.bok?gclid=CNumrO3WmJ0CFc5U2godaAlArQ

Thanks.

BTW, I rode a Honda 550 SuperSport in the 70s. ;-)

Netmask

2009-09-28 01:43:18 UTC

Depends on where you live and any laws. In NSW Australia a cat must be
in a carry case if you are traveling by car or public transport.

Basically I think it is your social responsibility to others when
transporting any animal in a vehicle to have them safely secured
especially a cat of unknown origin or experience to travel other than in
a carry case for your own safety and others on the road, they can panic
and typically get under the break pedal and the rest is history.

Steve Wolf

2009-09-28 02:18:14 UTC

The net nannies want the cat in a seat belt.

It is good that some people obsess and worry about things commensurate
with their aptitude. Keeps them away from real issues where they'd make
muck things up.

Currently the local politicians are getting much pre-election air time
worrying about people who are using their cell phones to text messages
to others while they are driving. Never mind there are laws in all fifty
states requiring one to be attentive to one's driving. Violate that and
there's already a law. For this particular ditty, there is now two
laws. And the politicians strut, like bandy roosters, comfortable in
the good work they have done to save society. Wait until the people who
want cats in seat belts get to them! They will be so very excited.

Meanwhile, back in real government the real work continues, unabated by
the idiots above.

My dogs sleep on the front dash until a smell requires their attendance
at the open window near the couch. They might stop by for a scratch or
two on their way back to the dash. Have yet to see a flying dog
anywhere in the box.

Steve
www.wolfswords.com under the motorhome link

Netmask

2009-09-28 04:04:12 UTC

Post by Steve Wolf
The net nannies want the cat in a seat belt.
It is good that some people obsess and worry about things commensurate
with their aptitude. Keeps them away from real issues where they'd make
muck things up.
Currently the local politicians are getting much pre-election air time
worrying about people who are using their cell phones to text messages
to others while they are driving. Never mind there are laws in all fifty
states requiring one to be attentive to one's driving. Violate that and
there's already a law. For this particular ditty, there is now two
laws. And the politicians strut, like bandy roosters, comfortable in
the good work they have done to save society. Wait until the people who
want cats in seat belts get to them! They will be so very excited.
Meanwhile, back in real government the real work continues, unabated by
the idiots above.
My dogs sleep on the front dash until a smell requires their attendance
at the open window near the couch. They might stop by for a scratch or
two on their way back to the dash. Have yet to see a flying dog
anywhere in the box.
Steve
www.wolfswords.com under the motorhome link

It's really all about thinking and caring of others on the road. If
an accident occurs and someone is killed and probably your cat and dog
as they hurtle at escape velocity towards the windscreen. I have had to
pick up the pieces so nanny laws are good to protect the many from the
selfish and unthinking hoons on the road. Using a phone in a car in
Australia is also illegal. You can always pick an Australian driver and
passenger overseas as we habitually buckle up and feel naked without a
seat belt. I wonder how many people would drive with a baby in the car
without a proper baby craddle fitted? recently a woman here was
arrested, sent to gaol and lost custody of her child when caught driving
at 90km with her baby in her lap. Specific laws are sometime necessary
to focus people on their responsibility to society as you often hear in
the law courts "Oh I didn't think that applied" etc.

You could of course try having no laws of the road and reverse the onus
of proof to prove you were driving safely.

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 06:26:56 UTC

It should be illegal here also. I wish it was. I frequently see drivers
jawing away while holding the phone with one hand and constantly removing
the other hand, gesticulating, as though the person on the other end can see
them. Scary. Very scary.

You can always pick an Australian driver and

passenger overseas as we habitually buckle up and feel naked without a
seat belt.

We do have seatbelt laws and most people use them.

I wonder how many people would drive with a baby in the car

without a proper baby craddle fitted? recently a woman here was arrested,
sent to gaol and lost custody of her child when caught driving at 90km
with her baby in her lap. Specific laws are sometime necessary to focus
people on their responsibility to society as you often hear in the law
courts "Oh I didn't think that applied" etc.

Babies and small children must ride in approved child-restraint seats.

You could of course try having no laws of the road and reverse the onus of
proof to prove you were driving safely.

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 06:11:29 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Depends on where you live and any laws. In NSW Australia a cat must be in
a carry case if you are traveling by car or public transport.
Basically I think it is your social responsibility to others when
transporting any animal in a vehicle to have them safely secured
especially a cat of unknown origin or experience to travel other than in a
carry case for your own safety and others on the road, they can panic and
typically get under the break pedal and the rest is history.

I'm in the USA and know of no such laws here. I have a sturdy cat-carrier
she can ride in for her own safety, and I suppose ours. My great fear is
someone opening the van or TT door and she bolts out... into traffic or the
wilderness. That is once we're at our destination. She can't stay in the
carrier the whole 10 days to 2 weeks. We will be doing a lot of traveling
and camping in the future, that's why I'm concerned for her - and our TT. I
know if I take her to the shelter she has a zero chance of being adopted.
:*(

William Boyd

2009-09-28 02:43:52 UTC

RV training of a cat takes a lot of diligent attention. Start with a pet
kennel and progress to a closed room, of course with a litter box. Keep
in mind you might literally scare the shit out of a cat where as a dog
is a little more calm.

--
BILL P.
&
DOG
Bet You are
more careful
who you vote for

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 06:47:50 UTC

Post by William Boyd
RV training of a cat takes a lot of diligent attention. Start with a pet
kennel and progress to a closed room, of course with a litter box. Keep in
mind you might literally scare the shit out of a cat where as a dog is a
little more calm.

After reading these replies I plan to keep her in a comfy cat-carrier while
on the road. She'll be free in the TT with access to her pan, food and water
when we stop for the night. I'll have a collar or harness on her with a
leash and we'll be careful opening the TT door until we see if she tries to
bolt when it's opened. I know it would be better for her to stay at home
while we travel, but that would really inconvenience our neighbors.

John

2021-02-22 21:20:12 UTC

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:47:50 -0500, "D. Arlington"

Post by D. Arlington
After reading these replies I plan to keep her in a comfy cat-carrier while
on the road.

Please don't unless her behavior requires it. She very well might
spend the trip in your lap. A cat carrier will both put her in a very
confined space and keep her away from you, her "parents". And if you
have to brake suddenly and the carrier goes tumbling, that would
torment your kitty.

Post by D. Arlington
She'll be free in the TT with access to her pan, food and water
when we stop for the night. I'll have a collar or harness on her with a
leash and we'll be careful opening the TT door until we see if she tries to
bolt when it's opened.

No collar. Every cat I've ever had could easily slide out of a
collar. Get the kind of harness with a strap across her chest and
straps that her legs go through.

Post by D. Arlington
I know it would be better for her to stay at home
while we travel, but that would really inconvenience our neighbors.

NO! Leaving a kitty which has bonded to you at home is cruel. I lost
my wife and sold the motorhome. Now I have to leave Fred at home
because most motels won't allow pets. I pay a lady to check on him
every other day. There's a security camera to keep an eye on things.
Even with a visit every other day, his plaintive cries bring me to
tears.

I'll probably get another small motorhome or trailer just to
accommodate Fred.

John

Jim

2009-09-28 04:02:34 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats travel
well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the
RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or run
over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I
would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Hello Mr Arlington,

Yes, we have a now 4 year old nuetered male tabby that comes camping
with us all the time...we got him since a sprout at the SPCA. We call him
"the camp cat" lol...Freaking puss loves to camp!...inquisitive little
bastard!....Love him to death...His legal kennel name is "Sirshedsalot"...
"Puss" for short....
We pull a fifth wheel trailer. We put the puss in his travel pet
cage and leave him in it until we have everything loaded and are about a
mile down the highway, then we let him out (in the tow vehicle...not the
trailer).... He gives us a few very loud yeowls to let us know we have this
extra passenger for the first ten miles or so, then he settles down to a
seat cusion and falls asleep...only thing that wakes him is the ocasional
fly or such that happenes to wing past his nose... The best thing you can do
for your cat is take him/her with you... Ours is an absolute blast at the
campground...We NEVER let him outside the trailer though and he seems to
know his boundaries once camp is set up... My wife and I do a lot of fishing
at the lake we camp at. Our puss is quite happy to sun himself stretched
across the master bed and snooze while we are gone...he generally dosen't
even budge when we come back ... Just consider taking your kitty as a minor
lifestyle change and you'll both be happier...I have built the little bugger
his own cage now so he can go in and out as he pleases...I have
photos....(email me at morriswelding at sasktel dot net ) I designed it so
all he has to do is go to a window and bail out through a sliding
screen...he sits outside and watches the birds, squirrels, and me pan frying
fresh walleye... he also has his liter box out there so we don't have to
deal with that inside the trailer. It's good if your going to stay at a
campsite for a long time, but no good for overnight stays as it takes too
much time to set up (30 minutes) and tear down... ( we have a seasonal
campground where we stay a whole summer at one spot)
If your really concerned... Load your kitty and go for a 20 miler down
the highway before embarking on your real trip just to see how he
reacts...the rest will come as common sense... Happy camping... Jim

NotMe

2009-09-28 04:44:03 UTC

: "D. Arlington" <***@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
: news:h9ortf$ogj$***@news.tornevall.net...
: > Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
: > abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have
2
: > trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel
: > well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the
: > RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
: > harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run
: > over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I
: > would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
: > Suggestions PLEASE!

My daughter is engaged in the vet-care side of a rescue kitty program and we
often cart cats to different parts of the state (TX) and occasionally out of
state.

She/we/they use light doses of Dramamine/Benadryl if the cats show any sign
of stress.

More at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060904172746AAkjmNB

Seems to work but we don't usually have to wait that long. YMMV so verify
eveything with your vet.

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 07:01:25 UTC

Post by NotMe
My daughter is engaged in the vet-care side of a rescue kitty program and we
often cart cats to different parts of the state (TX) and occasionally out of
state.
She/we/they use light doses of Dramamine/Benadryl if the cats show any sign
of stress.
More at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060904172746AAkjmNB
Seems to work but we don't usually have to wait that long. YMMV so verify
eveything with your vet.

Meds would be the last resort and I'd get them from the vet. The info at
that site about getting them used to cars was helpful. Thanks. :-)

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 06:58:09 UTC

Post by Jim

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Hello Mr Arlington,
Yes, we have a now 4 year old nuetered male tabby that comes camping
with us all the time...we got him since a sprout at the SPCA. We call him
"the camp cat" lol...Freaking puss loves to camp!...inquisitive little
bastard!....Love him to death...His legal kennel name is "Sirshedsalot"...
"Puss" for short....
We pull a fifth wheel trailer. We put the puss in his travel pet
cage and leave him in it until we have everything loaded and are about a
mile down the highway, then we let him out (in the tow vehicle...not the
trailer).... He gives us a few very loud yeowls to let us know we have
this extra passenger for the first ten miles or so, then he settles down
to a seat cusion and falls asleep...only thing that wakes him is the
ocasional fly or such that happenes to wing past his nose... The best
thing you can do for your cat is take him/her with you... Ours is an
absolute blast at the campground...We NEVER let him outside the trailer
though and he seems to know his boundaries once camp is set up... My wife
and I do a lot of fishing at the lake we camp at. Our puss is quite happy
to sun himself stretched across the master bed and snooze while we are
gone...he generally dosen't even budge when we come back ... Just consider
taking your kitty as a minor lifestyle change and you'll both be
happier...I have built the little bugger his own cage now so he can go in
and out as he pleases...I have photos....(email me at morriswelding at
sasktel dot net ) I designed it so all he has to do is go to a window and
bail out through a sliding screen...he sits outside and watches the birds,
squirrels, and me pan frying fresh walleye... he also has his liter box
out there so we don't have to deal with that inside the trailer. It's good
if your going to stay at a campsite for a long time, but no good for
overnight stays as it takes too much time to set up (30 minutes) and tear
down... ( we have a seasonal campground where we stay a whole summer at
one spot)
If your really concerned... Load your kitty and go for a 20 miler down
the highway before embarking on your real trip just to see how he
reacts...the rest will come as common sense... Happy camping... Jim

Thanks for all that information Jim. It sounds like your cat is well
adjusted and sees your 5th wheel as a second home. We have a small 19'
trailer and the TV is a van, so space is limited for "cat stuff." We often
just camp for the weekend. We do have room for her pan and a cat-carrier.
I like the name "Sirshedsalot." It sure would fit this new kitty if she was
a he. :-D
Had we planned to get a cat I would have gotten a small kitten at the
shelter so it would only know traveling, and be as comfy in the TT as it was
in our house.

Luke

2009-09-28 11:26:05 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our
neighbors abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we
adopted her. We have 2 trips planned for next month and no
one to leave her with. Do cats travel well? Do you put them
in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the RV? In the
Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get
lost or run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose
or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her but not if
travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

My cat didn't like traveling. She was an indoor cat.
Maybe try the carrier, her blanket/bed and short rides in your car
first.

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 21:57:42 UTC

Post by Luke

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our
neighbors abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we
adopted her. We have 2 trips planned for next month and no
one to leave her with. Do cats travel well? Do you put them
in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the RV? In the
Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get
lost or run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose
or alone in the RV. I would love to keep her but not if
travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

My cat didn't like traveling. She was an indoor cat.
Maybe try the carrier, her blanket/bed and short rides in your car
first.

Yes, after reading all the replies that's what we intend to do.

Robert Bonomi

2009-09-28 18:13:37 UTC

It depends *TREMENDOUSLY* on the 'personality' of the cat.

_Many_ cats absolutely -hate- travelling in a vehicle, _at_all_ -- it seems
that they object violently when terra firm _isn't_ so firma any more <grin>

Others travel with _no_ problems. The classical "YMMV" applies -- with a
vengeance!

Post by D. Arlington
Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the RV?
In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A harness? I
fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or run over, or
she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I would love to
keep her but not if travel will be torture for her. Suggestions PLEASE!

The _first_ thing you need to do is see how kitty reacts when in the TV.
Get in the vehicle with her, and then start the engine. Just that was enough
to get our cat complaining vociferously. He'd prowl around the entire
vehicle -- underfoot, across laps, along the seat backs, dash, along the rear
deck, etc. -- and yowling constantly. More of the same when the vehicle was in
motion. Only a few miles (literally) and he was starting to get hoarse.

Secondly, I'd see how she reacts to a cat carrier. At home, with people around.
Then, at home, _without_ people around -- i.e., leave her in the carrier while
you go out somewhere for several hours.

Thirdly, check how she reacts to a leash. At home, _before_ you need to rely
on it.

*THEN* you'll have a bit of an idea how she'll react go going on a trip with
you.

_Assuming_ she's 'OK' with the cat carrier, I'd definitely keep her in it all
the time while you're actually moving -- the _last_ thing you need is an
panicked cat _underfoot_ (the driver's feet, that is) in an emergency situation.

Also, use the carrier if she's going to be left alone in the RV while you go
'somewhere else'. That way you won't return to any 'surprises'.

A leash, or something of that ilk , is a _very_ good idea, _if_ you're going
to let her out of the RV, *or* if she has any tendency to bolt out open doors.

D. Arlington

2009-09-28 23:06:53 UTC

Post by Robert Bonomi

It depends *TREMENDOUSLY* on the 'personality' of the cat.
_Many_ cats absolutely -hate- travelling in a vehicle, _at_all_ -- it seems
that they object violently when terra firm _isn't_ so firma any more <grin>
Others travel with _no_ problems. The classical "YMMV" applies -- with a
vengeance!

The _first_ thing you need to do is see how kitty reacts when in the TV.
Get in the vehicle with her, and then start the engine. Just that was enough
to get our cat complaining vociferously. He'd prowl around the entire
vehicle -- underfoot, across laps, along the seat backs, dash, along the rear
deck, etc. -- and yowling constantly. More of the same when the vehicle was in
motion. Only a few miles (literally) and he was starting to get hoarse.
Secondly, I'd see how she reacts to a cat carrier. At home, with people around.
Then, at home, _without_ people around -- i.e., leave her in the carrier while
you go out somewhere for several hours.
Thirdly, check how she reacts to a leash. At home, _before_ you need to rely
on it.
*THEN* you'll have a bit of an idea how she'll react go going on a trip with
you.
_Assuming_ she's 'OK' with the cat carrier, I'd definitely keep her in it all
the time while you're actually moving -- the _last_ thing you need is an
panicked cat _underfoot_ (the driver's feet, that is) in an emergency situation.
Also, use the carrier if she's going to be left alone in the RV while you go
'somewhere else'. That way you won't return to any 'surprises'.
A leash, or something of that ilk , is a _very_ good idea, _if_ you're going
to let her out of the RV, *or* if she has any tendency to bolt out open doors.

Thanks Robert. As soon as she settles down with us, hopefully in a few more
days, we'll start with the cat-carrier and go from there.

Robert Bonomi

2009-09-29 01:33:33 UTC

Post by Robert Bonomi

It depends *TREMENDOUSLY* on the 'personality' of the cat.
_Many_ cats absolutely -hate- travelling in a vehicle, _at_all_ -- it seems
that they object violently when terra firm _isn't_ so firma any more <grin>
Others travel with _no_ problems. The classical "YMMV" applies -- with a
vengeance!

The _first_ thing you need to do is see how kitty reacts when in the TV.
Get in the vehicle with her, and then start the engine. Just that was enough
to get our cat complaining vociferously. He'd prowl around the entire
vehicle -- underfoot, across laps, along the seat backs, dash, along the rear
deck, etc. -- and yowling constantly. More of the same when the vehicle was in
motion. Only a few miles (literally) and he was starting to get hoarse.
Secondly, I'd see how she reacts to a cat carrier. At home, with people around.
Then, at home, _without_ people around -- i.e., leave her in the carrier while
you go out somewhere for several hours.
Thirdly, check how she reacts to a leash. At home, _before_ you need to rely
on it.
*THEN* you'll have a bit of an idea how she'll react go going on a trip with
you.
_Assuming_ she's 'OK' with the cat carrier, I'd definitely keep her in it all
the time while you're actually moving -- the _last_ thing you need is an
panicked cat _underfoot_ (the driver's feet, that is) in an emergency situation.
Also, use the carrier if she's going to be left alone in the RV while you go
'somewhere else'. That way you won't return to any 'surprises'.
A leash, or something of that ilk , is a _very_ good idea, _if_ you're going
to let her out of the RV, *or* if she has any tendency to bolt out open doors.

Thanks Robert. As soon as she settles down with us, hopefully in a few more
days, we'll start with the cat-carrier and go from there.

Comment: while you're driving, the smaller carrier in the TV is probably
preferable -- can help to limit injuries in an emergency/accident. (assuming
the carrier is belted in, that is. It'd be a good idea to take the larger one
along in the RV, for situations where you might have to leave her alone for
an extended time. keeping the litter-box in the carrier (at _all_ times) does
wonders for eliminating surprises when she's confined there for an extended
period.

D. Arlington

2009-09-30 06:23:17 UTC

Post by Robert Bonomi

Post by D. Arlington
Thanks Robert. As soon as she settles down with us, hopefully in a few more
days, we'll start with the cat-carrier and go from there.

I think she'd feel more secure in the smaller one when moving down the road.
Robert, she wont use the litter pan. She insists on holding it until she can
go outside. She goes out, then hides from the neighbor's nasty territorial
cat under the outbuilding. She must relieve herself under there. I can't
het hold of some "poop" to seed the litter pan. She doesn't seem to know
what it is or what it's for.

I have to go get her after and hour or so. She's beside herself with
happiness when I come for her. She starts calling as soon as she hears me
approach and runs out to me to pick her up. Any ideas how I can get her to
use the litter pan? I fear a fox or coyote will get her. I want her to be
an indoor cat only even though she doesn't hunt.

Bill Graham

2009-09-29 04:36:22 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats travel
well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the
RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or run
over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I
would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Cats are very adaptable. I have known them to live on sailboats, RV's and
other traveling environments perfectly well. If you love it, feed it, and
pay attention to it, it will get along wherever you get along.....

D. Arlington

2009-09-30 06:27:34 UTC

Post by Bill Graham

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

She's getting a lot of love and attention. :-)

tanadashoes

2009-10-03 05:20:16 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats travel
well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the
RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or run
over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I
would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Some friends of mine took their two cats full timing on their boat
(intercoastal waterway). The cats loved it. The RVers I've seen put their
cats in carriers tied down for traffic when on the road and on a leash if
they have to leave the RV with the owners. The cat's temperament is the
biggie. I suggest you try taking her with you on a trip and see how it
works.

Pam S. who would take the cats in an RV with her

D. Arlington

2009-10-04 22:18:30 UTC

Post by tanadashoes

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

Some friends of mine took their two cats full timing on their boat
(intercoastal waterway). The cats loved it. The RVers I've seen put
their cats in carriers tied down for traffic when on the road and on a
leash if they have to leave the RV with the owners. The cat's temperament
is the biggie. I suggest you try taking her with you on a trip and see
how it works.
Pam S. who would take the cats in an RV with her

Hi Pam, we're going to take her with us for a weekend to see how she does
before the long trip for Thanksgiving. She likes to sleep in the cat-carrier
so I don't think she'll mind traveling in it. We're going to get the harness
on her tonight and see how she takes to it. She's calmed down quite a bit
these past few days. Right now she mostly eats and sleeps.

Mustang5

2009-10-05 07:44:04 UTC

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats travel
well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose in the
RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or run
over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV. I
would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

We had two cats at different times who traveled with us in the RV and loved
it. One needed a leash and one did not, and wouldn't go any where away from
the RV. They both loved it. When we got home after a trip, neither one
wanted to leave the Rv.

D. Arlington

2009-11-15 15:43:33 UTC

Post by Mustang5

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have 2
trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar? A
harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

We had two cats at different times who traveled with us in the RV and
loved it. One needed a leash and one did not, and wouldn't go any where
away from the RV. They both loved it. When we got home after a trip,
neither one wanted to leave the Rv.

Did you have a MH or a TT... what kind of RV was it? Our cat (she had to be
put to sleep due to an infection) hated it. We just adopted 2 kittens and
we'll see how they adapt.

Bill Graham

2009-11-15 22:50:53 UTC

Post by Mustang5

Post by D. Arlington
Can anyone tell me how they made out RVing with a cat? Our neighbors
abandoned their yr old cat when they moved and we adopted her. We have
2 trips planned for next month and no one to leave her with. Do cats
travel well? Do you put them in a "cat-carry" while on the road? Loose
in the RV? In the Tow-Vehicle (i.e. TV)? Do you use a leash and collar?
A harness? I fear we may open a door and she'll dart out and get lost or
run over, or she'll rip up the screens if left loose or alone in the RV.
I would love to keep her but not if travel will be torture for her.
Suggestions PLEASE!

We had two cats at different times who traveled with us in the RV and
loved it. One needed a leash and one did not, and wouldn't go any where
away from the RV. They both loved it. When we got home after a trip,
neither one wanted to leave the Rv.

Did you have a MH or a TT... what kind of RV was it? Our cat (she had to
be put to sleep due to an infection) hated it. We just adopted 2 kittens
and we'll see how they adapt.

The younger, the better.....But you have to keep them away from the driver's
feet......

Kelly Greene

2009-11-16 03:30:54 UTC

Post by Bill Graham

Post by D. Arlington
Did you have a MH or a TT... what kind of RV was it? Our cat (she had to
be put to sleep due to an infection) hated it. We just adopted 2 kittens
and we'll see how they adapt.

The younger, the better.....But you have to keep them away from the
driver's feet......

They'll be in a large crate complete with a shelf, 2 cat beds and a small
litter pan. No way can there be 2 loose kitties in our van. One could sneak
out a door when we open it and get lost. They will be safe and comfortable
in the crate while on the road. When we stop they'll go in the RV with us.

John

2021-02-22 21:03:18 UTC