So your boss says he needs you in the Philadelphia office. For good. What now? You just learned how to get along with that new guy in the cubicle across the aisle, the one who hums along with the music while he sits on hold. You have a great relationship with your baker. She just started slipping an extra bagel in the bag for you every morning! What about Max, your beloved cat? He is very protective of the territory that he has staked out. Now what is he going to do? They other cats respect his boundaries and surely he will miss that little patch of catnip you planted for him. Remember last time you visited your grandmother, and Max, your beloved cat, spent most of the two hour ride clinging to the ceiling of the car? How will he handle a six hour ride? In a Moving van rental.

While most cats do not do well in a moving vehicle, some are very calm. These are the cats that should ride in a crate. By putting them into a crate or carrier, it is a security device, it also keeps them, and the vehicle, safe. If you decide to use the crate -and it is highly recommended, by the way- bring it home a week or so before the move. You will want to look around to find a Cheap truck rental to move your belongings in. You will want to make the crate more appealing to your cat, try using a treat to coax it inside. The best way may be to sprinkle a little bit of catnip in he crate. By getting him used to it, your cat should be comfortable sitting in the crate, at least while it is still. Once he gets used to the crate, take him for a few car trips. Perhaps he will love it! More then likely however he probably will not.

Once you have your van rental and your cat is used to it’s crate it is time to move. You are ready to take Max for a test drive, now that you are almost packed. Before you reach the end of the driveway his eyes are wide and he is already growling. After a couple minutes the entire car is echoing Max’s displeasure at the ride. You have a choice to make now: You can just let him do it and try to ignore him. Your vet may be able to give you a sedative for your cat, which is recommended for very long trips. Thirdly, you can contact Long distance movers.

Most cats can be quite odd. No one ever knows how they will react because it is never the same way twice. If you can stay calm, he will pick up on this. Do not let him frustrate you, it is a new experience and he may already be uptight because of the packing. It may just be his job to keep you calm.