If you are planning to take a domestic cat to the country, you should prepare it for the trip in advance so that the move is as comfortable as possible for both the pet and you. What you should pay attention to, said veterinarian Ivan Pushilin, writes the portal transsibinfo.com.
Any change of scenery causes a lot of stress for the cat, so you need to make efforts so that the pet perceives the trip as something normal and calm. First of all, it is worth transporting things that are important for the animal to the place of temporary residence: toys and bowls, a scratching post, a bed and a house, if the cat loves it – all this is worth taking with you if you are going to spend a long time in the country. It is important that things are familiar to the pet.
It also does not hurt to collect a veterinary first aid kit. It should contain a bandage, cotton swabs, Miramistin, veterinary antiseptics, potassium permanganate, gloves and essential drugs. The latter include antihistamines, sedative express actions, bihormonal preparations for non-sterilized animals. And do not forget to get vaccinated – this is another important condition for the health of the animal. Flea and tick prevention is also important. When choosing them, you should pay attention to whether the drug works against ixodid ticks – these are the very blood-sucking parasites that you can pick up on a walk. Some drugs are effective only against ear mites; they will not be enough for walking in the country.
On the road, it is better for a pet to travel in a carrier – always with a hard bottom for comfort and a large mesh window for access to light and air in sufficient quantities. If traveling is a serious stress for a cat, you can give her a sedative express action. You can also put a sheet in the carrier, on which the cat has already slept at home – familiar smells also give a relaxing effect.
If on the way the cat meows loudly, scratches the carrier and expresses its dissatisfaction in every possible way, take a short halt. Stop the car, take out the cat and pet it. By the way, it is necessary to place the carrier in the cabin with a window in the direction of travel. If the pet does not want to “admire the views”, he himself will take the position that he likes best.
It is also worth remembering that cats, like people, can be motion sick in transport. Therefore, it is better not to feed the animal 8-12 hours before the trip, and keep clean water on hand in case it is too hot and the cat wants to drink.
In the country, the cat should not be immediately released into the street. It is better to let her out of her carrier in a quiet, cool room and surround her with familiar things: this way, adaptation will be faster and easier. It is also worth immediately filling the bowl with food, you can also offer goodies – as compensation for the long journey. Food will calm the animal, and anxiety about the “new home” will pass faster.
To make it safe for the cat to walk around the summer cottage, remove sharp protruding objects, hooks and other traps to deal with unwanted “neighbors”. Also aboutBe sure to close all the holes and narrow cracks where a curious nose can climb: if the cat can squeeze in somewhere, it will certainly climb in there.
By following these recommendations, you will ensure a pleasant vacation without worries and worries for yourself and your pet.
Source: Rosbalt
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