The first thing to figure out before embarking on your trip is whether or not you can find a hotel that will accept your furry friend.Some hotels say they accept pets but dont allow cats.Others accept cats but require a deposit.Its a good idea to find out before booking your hotel what their policy is to make sure there arent any surprises when you arrive.(Do a search on our website for pet-friendly hotels and then give the hotel a call to find out what their requirements are about cats.)

Cats are not known for liking to go on car rides (see video below), so its important to know your cat and how they react to a car ride.While a dog might kick back and relax, many cats will feel stressed and might show it by howling, panting (yes, cats can pant), acting panicky, etc.They might associate being in the car with going to the vet, which is an unpleasant association for many animals (thermometer anyone?).

Here are some tips to make you and your cats trip more enjoyable:

Tip #1.They need to be kept in a kennel, and it might be a good idea to cover the kennel with a cloth or blanket.It can also help make your cat more comfortable to put a blanket or towel inside of the kennel for them to lie on.

Tip #2.Have your cat near enough (in a kennel, of course) so that you can reassure them.They want to know that youre there and that youre going to protect them.

Tip #3.Try to get your cat used to a kennel and used to riding in a car before a long trip.(Some cats will never get used to it, but this can still help make the trip less traumatic.)

Tip #4.Remember that cats are generally more sensitive to noises than dogs, so you should try to make the ride as quiet as possible and should probably avoid blasting your music.

Tip #5.Talk to your vet to see if they have any suggestions.They might want to give your cat something to make sure they stay calm.

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pAndrea Free is pursuing her M.A. in English at Bowling Green State University. She is a graduate of Oregon State University and is currently employed by Rent My DN, LLC as a writer. Her focus is developing a series of works related to pet-friendly travel and general content for a target=_new href=http://www.hotelsallowingpets.com rel=nofollowHotelsAllowingPets.com/a./pbr
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