Traveling with a cat

**B_and_D** · 12-17-2021, 04:50 AM

We're on the third cat of our lives, he's 12 years old. Is anyone interested about a topic about traveling in the TM with pets? Don't know why or how, but they find us. A beautiful, big ginger boy. We can't leave him at home.

MrGallegos · 12-17-2021, 06:24 AM

Yes, I would be interested in knowing about traveling with a cat, as there maybe a time when we will have to do that.

**Larryjb** · 12-17-2021, 02:44 PM

When I was a kid we had a cat and took her to our cabin. The first few years we kept her in a whicker picnic basket so she wouldn't start wandering around. This was the same basket she used for sleeping in. (We trained her to sleep in this picnic basket that had a lockable lid and window). After a few years we were able to safely let her walk around the vehicle while we drove. We usually had to walk 1/4 mile from the truck to the cabin and she followed us.

i guess every cat would be different though.

**Bill** · 12-18-2021, 09:45 AM

We have always TM'ed with one dog or one cat, and for years with one of each. The dog was always interested in riding in the truck and living in the TM. The cat took a bit more time getting used to it, but became very happy with riding and TMing. When riding, they slept together on the back seat of the truck. In the TM, they both had their hangout spots. At night, they slept where they wanted - the dog with us, the cat usually on the chair. We have never used a crate for either. We always walked the cat on a leash, since he/she wasn't really good at obeying voice commands, and being curious, like all cats, would wander off. We also walked the dog on a leash. She would walk well without one, but she was interested in meeting other dogs, as well as children (she was certified to work with kids in hospitals), which slowed our walks if we couldn't urge her along.

Both were wonderful companions, and added a lot of joy to our trips.

Bill

**B_and_D** · 12-20-2021, 10:59 AM

Did you keep them in the TM while you were towing it? I thought that the fumes from the truck exhaust would be sucked into the TM and create a toxic condition for any pets inside?

**Bill** · 12-20-2021, 12:51 PM

Sorry, poor phrasing. While we were towing, they shared the back seat of the truck. I would never put an animal in the TM while towing - though I've run into a few people who might have belonged there.

Bill

Shane826 · 12-20-2021, 05:15 PM

Did you know that in some states it is legal to ride in a travel trailer or fifth wheel while towing? That sounds like a miserable journey…

**fairweatherfisherman** · 12-21-2021, 04:10 PM

Recently found out our 14 year old cat has become diabetic, so we will need to take her everywhere with us, so I can give her the insulin shots twice a day. I’d love to hear about cat experiences while traveling.

NewGirl · 09-06-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fairweatherfisherman

Recently found out our 14 year old cat has become diabetic, so we will need to take her everywhere with us, so I can give her the insulin shots twice a day. I’d love to hear about cat experiences while traveling.

I’ll chime in here... after reading a Vet’s article online, I reversed my cat’s diabetes by switching to an all wet food diet. The switch from dry food to wet was hard but it quickly and completely reversed the condition, no insulin required. Good luck.

Kmikesell · 12-28-2021, 11:41 AM

We are planning on taking our newest cat with us on an adventure when the camping season starts....We will keep you informed!