There are situations in life when it is necessary to transport a pet. Sometimes this is due to moving to a new place of residence, sometimes - with a temporary visit to visit. In general, the reasons can be different. Different cats handle crossings differently, especially on trains. To make your four-legged friend as comfortable as possible on the road, and you have fewer problems with him, you need to properly prepare for transporting the cat on the train. How can this be done?
Instructions
Step 1
First, issue a veterinary certificate for transporting the animal. This is a document confirming the absence of diseases in your pet. To do this, come to the veterinary clinic with your cat, make an appointment with the doctor, he will have to conduct an examination, make the appropriate vaccinations, if they have not been done earlier, enter the data about them in the veterinary passport. Also, the doctor should treat the cat from ecto- and endoparasites (fleas, worms, etc.). Attention: the certificate must be made no earlier than 30 days before the trip!
Step 2
Pay for the transportation of the cat by rail. Come to the train station and go to the baggage payment counter.
Step 3
Prepare a dedicated carrier for your cat. If you don't have one, get one at a pet store. It is best to have a carrier with a metal door, it is more sturdy than a plastic one. Sew a thick fabric cover for the cage if you are riding in winter, otherwise your animal may freeze and catch a cold. Place a mat or some other soft warm cloth on the bottom. This is necessary in case your cat wants to go to the toilet on the way.
Step 4
In no case do not get the cat out of the carrier during the journey, even if your pet gets nervous, meows, or scratches the cage. Remember, by opening the cage, you can miss the cat, and after that it will be very difficult to return it to its place.
Step 5
Take your cat's favorite treats, boiled water, and napkins with you on the road.
Step 6
If your cat is very nervous on the road, give him some sedative drops, which can be purchased at any drug store or veterinary clinic. One of the most common sedatives is "Cat-Bayun". Before use, be sure to consult with a specialist, contraindications are possible.
