Chocolate

Hi Penny Only just picked up your mail. Thank you for the helpful advice and creative answer to my queries. The only draw-back I can think of is that 1 cat is a terrible pig for his food. We had to take him to the vet at one point as he was very solid! Now on Hills Light at times to keep his weight down. which also seems to reduce the bulk of inevitable outcome. However he is a big strong neutered Bengal male with a very thick furry coat and big bones. (Haven't we all said that on the scales!) How he would take to the 12 hours starvation and then the next possible 12 hours travel I dread to think. Ear defenders could be added to the excellent shopping list I now have for the Pet shop. I could feed a little of the dry food at a time en-route providing the water is available.  The other cat is a non-biscuit eating female. However, she is very stoical, like all females, and would fast as if following vets advice after a stomach ailment. Just off to the local pet shop with my shopping list. Thank you. Chocolate

Cat travel. Can anyone advise me regarding the transport of 2 cats from Hampshire to the Bordeaux area of France? They are indoor cats, but are used to travelling the 8 miles to our vet in cat sized white coated steel barred carry cages. 1 each. There is a thick newspaper pad in the bottom, covered with their own handtowel for softness. Fine for a short, but very local/vocal, trip. We shall be taking them to France via a ferry crossing, (pet passported. Don't ask. What a hoo ha that has been!), and are concerned regarding their welfare on an 8 hour ferry crossing and long drive down through France. Clearly their current containers will not give them sufficient comfort, though they can each stand up and turn around. How do we transport them safely and comfortably? What type of container? How are they fed and watered, especially in the car on the ferry, and what about necessary litter tray? Should they have a seditive? (Not keen, but want to reduce stress.) The ferry experience must be stressful. I would welcome advice from those who have done this. The ferry companies and even my own super vets cannot help. We plan our move for the end of December.