Road Trip Prep
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Pack extra food and water, petsafe cleaners, tethers, and toys.
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Map out your route to include rest areas where your fur baby can use the bathroom and have a short play time, stretch and stroll.
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Consider where you’ll use the bathroom as well. Reader Laura Riddle recommends stopping at pet stores to use the bathroom as you can bring your pets inside with you; a genius tip. Never leave your cat or other pets alone in a hot car.
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Consider disposable litter trays or opt for scooping and bagging.
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When choosing a safety-tested crate, make sure it’s big enough so your cat can stand up, lie down and turn around. But if the crate is too big, kitty can get bashed around.
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The BC SPCA recommends "airline type" (not cardboard) cat travel carriers to keep your cat safe. A sturdier carrier provides greater protection and security for your cat, and it will protect your cat from escaping and from injury in the event of a crash.
It must be well vented for plenty of air. And make sure the crate is secured to your car through proper vehicle straps.
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If you hate a crate, make sure a harness and tether is snugly fastened and your cat cannot roam around the car.
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Crate or not, turn off power windows. Cats are escape artists.
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Never let kitty sit on your lap. In case of an accident, there is a risk of being injured from the airbag, not to mention going through the front windshield.