Moving with a cat? How to ease stress and introduce to other pets?

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Hi! How do I make moving to a new place less stressful to my kitty? It takes 7 hours to get there by bus. My cat is really afraid of his carriage and machines in general. Also in this house where we're going to stay, there is another British kitten and a York dog. The dog lived with Memphis an half of a year ago and he still remembers and doesn't growl at my cat, but unfortunately my kitty forgot him and hisses at the dog. What is the best way to introduce them? Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I would ask your Veterinarian for an oral sedative for you to give 2 hours before travel. I would use the Feliway spray in his carriage. Once you arrive at your new home, he should be kept in a room by himself away from the other animals for a week then use a baby gate at the door for the him to see and greet the other cat and dog. Do that for a week, then remove the gate. be sure he has access to this room to run away if he needs to. This room can be your bedroom. Use the Feliway diffuser in this room. If there is aggression between the cats use the Feliway Multicat I wish you the best! https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37241 https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37240 https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37242

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