Scorcher Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I am moving and have to drive 10 hrs. in a car with my cat. The short drive to the Vet, she meows like crazy . I have a carrier that is mid size. My cat weighs 8 lbs. I called the Vet for advice and they offered no help. I've heard of a product called Benze-something that acts as a sedative. Does anyone know this product and what the dosage should be for an 8lb cat. This is a serious post and I would appreciate any help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 That's odd that your vet wouldn't offer any help. I'd actually try calling other Vets and see if they could recommend something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 If you utilize your Huddle name, problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Trade the cat for a dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 drive really , really fast with the radio on as loud as possible all kidding aside , Hugh is right there has to be other vets who could professionally recommend a product or perhaps even provide one (sedative ) good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 If you utilize your Huddle name, problem solved. That is a solution, but not quite the one I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've never owned a cat and know nothing about them. But I would try to cover the crate with a sheet and see if that calms it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 we did our move with 2 dogs and 2 cats from sf to breckenridge (16-17 hrs) frickin cats almost drove us nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 we did our move with 2 dogs and 2 cats from sf to breckenridge (16-17 hrs) frickin cats almost drove us nuts Did you have any type of sedative for your cats or did you just roll with the punches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have a ton of experience with driving long distances with cats in the car. Our present furry friend is also a meower. He will meow like crazy the first 10-15 minutes of the trip, but will eventually shut up. You might be surprised, too. If you have time, try a trial run. Drive somewhere else besides the vet, and for longer than it typically takes to get there. Also, make sure your cat has peed/pooped recently. That said, bring plenty of extra junky towels just in case he/she eliminates in the crate. I know the sedative you're talking about (don't remember the name off-hand) and I think my wife used it on our cat once, and it didn't really do much. And as an aside, my wife (used to work at a vet's office) told me a story about a couple that was gearing up to move and gave their cat the sedative and it died pretty much instantly. Turns out the cat had a heart disorder and the sedative slowed the heart rate down even more and the cat passed away right there and then. Imagine having to drive to your new city like that... Anyways, I think you should try driving with the cat sans sedative. I will reiterate that you should make sure it has peed/pooped and don't feed it before you leave. They can survive awhile without eating/drinking. And if it's anything like our cat, it won't want to eat/drink while on the road. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Have you considered hot-boxing your car with the cat inside before departing? And while I don't know about cats, I've given benadryl to my dogs to mellow them out on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Have you considered hot-boxing your car with the cat inside before departing? And while I don't know about cats, I've given benadryl to my dogs to mellow them out on occasion. Uh, yeah. We give Benadryl to our black lab for her itchy skin but a nice side effect is it mellows her spazzy azz out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I'm in the same boat as you, Scorcher, only my move later this year will be more likely around 24 hours of road time. I was thinking of having my pets shipped air to friends where I relocate. Haven't done any research on it yet, but can only guess that the cost will be prohibitive. The only way that might make sense for you to do is if your moving expenses are potentially tax deductible. :cue for yo mama: Edited February 15, 2008 by General Itals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 catnip. lots of catnip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I'm in the same boat as you, Scorcher, only my move later this year will be more likely around 24 hours of road time. I was thinking of having my pets shipped air to friends where I relocate. Haven't done any research on it yet, but can only guess that the cost will be prohibitive. The only way that might make sense for you to do is if your moving expenses are potentially tax deductible. :cue for yo mama: My move is being reimbursed for any "reasonable" cost. I thought about shipping but decided my cat would do better with me than strangers. It is tempting though to air freight her. Edited February 15, 2008 by Scorcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Ask Clark W. Griswold. I hear he has experience transporting animals. "Explain this you son of a biatch." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I moved with 2 cats and know your deilmma. I had a 24 hour drive. My quieter cat I put in her carrier and she just stewed for the trip, but she was also found as a stray and rolled with stuff pretty easily. Mind you, she wasn't thrilled but wasn't scarred for life either. My OTHER cat I gave a sedative to, but it doesn't knock them out. It made me feel like schit, because his eyes were half open and he kept staring at me through the carrier mewing like "not only am I in a car, but you drugged me you a-hole." In the end, I let it wear off, and actually let him OUT of the carrier just to calm him down. The last 10 hours of the trip he spent lounging on the dash board absolutely fascinated by the events outside. He loved it when a motorcycle would shoot by us and found the tunnels in the Phoenix are especially fascinating. He never liked cars before iether. In short, I recommend skipping the drugs and dealing with the cats as is. You don't know what effect they'll really have on them until they're on it, and then you're stuck in a car for 9 more hours dealing with it whether you like it or not. Edited February 15, 2008 by Pope Flick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have a ton of experience with driving long distances with cats in the car. Our present furry friend is also a meower. He will meow like crazy the first 10-15 minutes of the trip, but will eventually shut up. You might be surprised, too. If you have time, try a trial run. Drive somewhere else besides the vet, and for longer than it typically takes to get there. Also, make sure your cat has peed/pooped recently. That said, bring plenty of extra junky towels just in case he/she eliminates in the crate. ... Anyways, I think you should try driving with the cat sans sedative. I will reiterate that you should make sure it has peed/pooped and don't feed it before you leave. They can survive awhile without eating/drinking. And if it's anything like our cat, it won't want to eat/drink while on the road. Good luck. Good advice and take several items along that your cat likes. Try and make a home like the one he/she has at home. Sedatives often make matters worse unless they put them completely to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hugh is right Well, yeah, but I never posted in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well, yeah, but I never posted in the thread. I meant twiley sorry Twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 In short, I recommend skipping the drugs and dealing with the cats as is. You don't know what effect they'll really have on them until they're on it, and then you're stuck in a car for 9 more hours dealing with it whether you like it or not. +1 - My wife's cat meowed in the car nonstop no matter how long the drive. My sister is a vet and got us some sedative that we tried and it only made the cat freak and the meow sound pathetic and painful. We were going to my mom's for Christmas and we ended up just leaving the cat with her. It still looks at me funny when we visit to this day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Has anyone suggested killing the cat yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Has anyone suggested killing the cat yet? And to think, I voted you Huddler I Most Like to Read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 And to think, I voted you Huddler I Most Like to Read. Take it easy. Detlef has my panties in a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Has anyone suggested killing the cat yet? I thought you hadn't posted in this thread yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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