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[quote=Anonymous]Taking a 6-hour road trip to stay with family while my house has some construction done this summer.

I have a 9yo cat who is fairly easygoing but spooks easily by outdoor noises. He’s been in his carrier and on planes before (have moved internationally), but never been on a long car trip. Looking for tips to make the experience smoother.

Plan to leave at 5AM to beat some traffic so I am hopeful he just falls asleep. Should I pull food and water at midnight hoping he’ll do a pee in the morning then won’t need to go during the time in the car?

He’ll be in his carrier buckled in with an AC vent on low blowing towards him. I plan to make super short bathroom stops but obviously no long lunch stop or anything.

He is not the kind of cat who would want to be out of his carrier, and he doesn’t go on a leash or outdoors so he won’t try to get out. And although I’ll have his litter box in the trunk, there is no way he will use it if I pull over (BTDT with air travel, a travel litter box, and a private lounge bathroom — he is just too scared). I also do not medicate him — he is not anxious to the point of needing it and I just don’t want him on anything. I do have pheromone spray I will use in the carrier.

Will offer some crunchy food or treats and water during the trip but guessing he will say no.

Any other tips? Mostly I’m wondering about the food/water — having him do a little fast overnight so he won’t need to do a big poop mid-drive. [/quote]

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