How to Include Your Cat in Holiday Celebrations
Consider traveling by car., Make sure your cat is prepared for air travel., Find a cat friendly hotel., Arrange for your cat's stay with your holiday host., Bring along the essentials.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consider traveling by car.
Traveling by car is a safe way to transport your cat to your holiday destination.
You can make the trip go smoothly by placing your cat in a pet carrier and making sure you bring enough food and water for the cat.
You should also take rest stops every two hours and use a leash during these breaks to let your cat defecate or urinate.
Don’t ever leave your cat alone in the car. -
Step 2: Make sure your cat is prepared for air travel.
If you decide to fly with your cat, you will need to make sure they have the proper health clearances including immunizations.
If possible, fly with your cat in the cabin instead of cargo.
Make sure you do not feed the cat for at least four hours before flying, and do not give it tranquilizers.
Contact the airline to get details on the health requirements your cat must meet in order to travel. , If you are staying in a hotel for the holiday, you will need to make sure it is pet-friendly.
Call the hotel before you book to find out the pet policy, and be aware that many hotels will charge an additional pet fee.
You can also try renting a house or apartment through a site like Airbnb, which might make for a more comfortable holiday stay for your cat., If you are staying with friends or family for the holiday, you will need to discuss the details of your cat's stay with them.
Make sure they are comfortable with your cat staying at their home and ask them what you should bring to make the visit go as smoothly as possible. , If you are taking your cat to your holiday destination, you will need to bring along its bed, food and water bowls, toys, treats, and enough food to last throughout the holiday.
You will also need to take a litter box and litter for your cat.
If you are flying, you can purchase these items once you arrive instead of packing them. -
Step 3: Find a cat friendly hotel.
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Step 4: Arrange for your cat's stay with your holiday host.
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Step 5: Bring along the essentials.
Detailed Guide
Traveling by car is a safe way to transport your cat to your holiday destination.
You can make the trip go smoothly by placing your cat in a pet carrier and making sure you bring enough food and water for the cat.
You should also take rest stops every two hours and use a leash during these breaks to let your cat defecate or urinate.
Don’t ever leave your cat alone in the car.
If you decide to fly with your cat, you will need to make sure they have the proper health clearances including immunizations.
If possible, fly with your cat in the cabin instead of cargo.
Make sure you do not feed the cat for at least four hours before flying, and do not give it tranquilizers.
Contact the airline to get details on the health requirements your cat must meet in order to travel. , If you are staying in a hotel for the holiday, you will need to make sure it is pet-friendly.
Call the hotel before you book to find out the pet policy, and be aware that many hotels will charge an additional pet fee.
You can also try renting a house or apartment through a site like Airbnb, which might make for a more comfortable holiday stay for your cat., If you are staying with friends or family for the holiday, you will need to discuss the details of your cat's stay with them.
Make sure they are comfortable with your cat staying at their home and ask them what you should bring to make the visit go as smoothly as possible. , If you are taking your cat to your holiday destination, you will need to bring along its bed, food and water bowls, toys, treats, and enough food to last throughout the holiday.
You will also need to take a litter box and litter for your cat.
If you are flying, you can purchase these items once you arrive instead of packing them.
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