travelling with pet (cat)

[jagson]

Going to BLT 9/10. Have a newly diagnosed diabetic cat that requires daily insulin. Is there a pet friendly policy at BLT should we decide to bring the cat? Or is there provisions at the pet shelter for pets with illnesses, where the staff can monitor our cat's sugar, and
provide the insulin? Believe it or not, the cat is on Lantus, a once daily insulin that's been around for several years for humans, but now is recommended by our veterinarian. I know this is a weird post, but if anyone has any experience or info on this, me and my wife would appreciate it.
TIA

 

[Chuck S]

I really don't know what the policy would be for the new privately operated boarding facility, you should contact them. Kennel Website

As far as DVC (and all Disney resorts), no pets at all. Perhaps you could board your cat at the vet while you travel? They should be able to fully monitor your cats sugar levels.

We have 4 cats, 3 of them board fine..the other one tolerates it, but is "mad at the world" for a few days after we return home.

 

[javamom]

I have a cat too. I would feel much better boarding her with our family vet, than transporting her and entrusting her to people that neither of us are familiar.

 

[jagson]

I really don't know what the policy would be for the new privately operated boarding facility, you should contact them. Kennel Website

As far as DVC (and all Disney resorts), no pets at all. Perhaps you could board your cat at the vet while you travel? They should be able to fully monitor your cats sugar levels.

We have 4 cats, 3 of them board fine..the other one tolerates it, but is "mad at the world" for a few days after we return home.

Got my answer, visited the Kennel Website, which will administer pet meds supplied by the owner for a charge. However, this does not include injectable meds. So, we'll probably board our cat at our Vet's while we're gone. Its probably best for him and us, since he's 15 years old and probably wouldn't travel well.

 

[Inkmahm]

Going to BLT 9/10. Have a newly diagnosed diabetic cat that requires daily insulin. Is there a pet friendly policy at BLT should we decide to bring the cat? Or is there provisions at the pet shelter for pets with illnesses, where the staff can monitor our cat's sugar, and
provide the insulin? Believe it or not, the cat is on Lantus, a once daily insulin that's been around for several years for humans, but now is recommended by our veterinarian. I know this is a weird post, but if anyone has any experience or info on this, me and my wife would appreciate it.
TIA

http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/index.php

I also have a newly diagnosed diabetic cat. The site above is helping me a lot in learning to deal with it. One thing I've learned is that cats need two shots each day, not one. Take a look. Many vets don't have much experience in this area. Mine gave me Vetsulin to start with a couple weeks ago until I did the research and found that it shouldn't be used anymore at all! Now we're using Humulin N.

 

[beccasmom]

I'm sorry your kitty is not feeling well. I can truly relate to that. However, perhaps remaining with more or less her regular routine would be best as traveling can be challenging for pets who aren't used to it. Also, she would probably be safest at the vet's where they can easily monitor her.

 

[spiceycat]

there is a pet friendly timeshares with RCI - Celebration World Resort - it is not too fair from WDW>

found it a several years ago when Spicey started downhill - used it for the last 3 years of his life. Not WDW - but it was very nice and close.

in your case - your cat would probably be better off with your vet. just make sure he knows to call you - if something goes wrong - regardless.

so sorry.

 

[SCDizneyDawn]

I have a 15 yr old cat that used to get twice daily Lantus. We always used a pet sitter that was able to give insulin. Most of them were vet techs and that made me the most comfotable! Now she just gets diabetic wet cat food so we still use a pet sitter. I find that my girl gets very stressed at a boarding facility or vet. When they are stressed sugar levels go up, so I much prefer to let her stay home with visits two times a day.
Hope that helps a have a GREAT trip!

 

[La2kw]

We just had to evacuate our home for two days due to a wildfire in the hills across the street from us. My cats had a horrible time, were out of sorts, and had bad cases of the shivers while we were in our hotel. I can't imagine taking them on a vacation. I recommend finding a good pet sitter who will come to your home, or boarding them with a vet.

 

[dvcterry]

we adopted two kittens and they likewise had medical issues requiring meds administered daily and monitoring. We found a pet sitter through the vet who was wonderful, she actually is a vet tech. Ask around, ask your vet, through your friends, you never know you may find someone who can help. She was wonderful! We were able to take our vacation and she called/text us daily to let us know how the 'babies' were doing.

 

[katmittens]

Good luck with your kitty. My cat had to have the radiation therapy in March of 2009. She had to go to Cornell University for the week since she was radioactive. I missed her terribly. I felt awful when we had to leave her. She was so happy when we picked her up. She has to take a pill daily now, since a small percentage of cats after the treatment have their thyroid reading get too low. I used to have a friend's son take care of her, but now my next door neighbor comes over, since she should get the pill at the same time every day. My neighbor has three cats, so she knows how I feel about mine. SHe never sees her when we are away. My cat is an indoor cat and is afraid of her own shadow. My friend said I know she is there, since her food is gone and I have to clean out her litter box. Her pill can be broken into her food. Thank goodness.

 

[jagson]

Thanks for the pet sitter idea. I'd never had thought of it. I'll call my Vet and see if they know of someone.

 

[scootert]

I would second the recommendation for a pet sitter - check with your vet. It may be that one of the technicians at your vet does pet sitting. Every cat is different, but I think most would prefer to be at home, especially older ones. Our 17 year old cat needed fluids twice weekly -- the pet sitter (a tech at our vet) was a wonderful solution for us... Bailey got to stay at home and we had the comfort of knowing a well trained person was tending to his medical needs. Hope things go well for you

 

[spiceycat]

used several pet sitters. the first one was a dog person - and it did not work well. One of my cats (shy one) ran away from her.

the next one was a cat person they loved her. she moved.

the last one was a team - both cat people.... my cats were spoiled and boy they had problems with I came back.

they expected the same service.....

the cats that I have now - have never had a cat sitter. either I take them (so can show the condo) or leave them with enough water (it fills the thing) and dry food.

 

[Muushka]

Would you believe my neighbor, bless her furry heart, gives my cat her insulin while we go on vacation.

She is not a vet tech, but a cat owner who is not afraid of needles and had experience giving her own cat IVs.

Anyway, you might be surprised at friends who will be willing to help out. I am in the 9th week of sitting for my other fiend's cat who has diabetes. I shudder at what it would have cost her to pay for that. She returns from Taiwan next week, with her cat happy and well taken care of. He stayed here with me and my other diabetic and feral.

If you are in Cary, NC, PM me!

 

[BeesKnees]

I totally agree on the pet sitter especially for an ill or aging cat. Travelling can be so traumatic it can cause medical issues or make existing ones worse. Learned that from experience unfortunately.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

As others have stated, home is the best place for a pet that is ill, next would be their veternarian (or an approved facility if your Veternarian doesn't offer the service).

As far as DVC (and all Disney resorts), no pets at all. Perhaps you could board your cat at the vet while you travel? They should be able to fully monitor your cats sugar levels.

Although specific to pets, service animals are permitted in all Disney resorts still.

 

[Rat-a-too-ee]

We have a 15 year sweet kitty (in excellent health). We used to take him on vacation, but stopped at about 10 years of age when it was apparent that it was way too stressful for him.

We asked our vet for a referral to a pet sitter and she (we have a lady vet) recommended someone who used to work there.

The pet sitter does a fantastic job, she comes in once daily for 30 minutes, and it works out fantastically. Sure the kitty missed us, but he really enjoys his house more than a car or plane ride & an unfamiliar bed.

 

[Inkmahm]

Our pets love the cabin we stay at for two weeks each June almost as much as we do. It's like their second home. They have favorite resting spots that they remember from year to year. They know where there food and water is supposed to be and the cats immediately go to where they know their litter box will be as soon as they are in the cabin. The dog loves to go fishing with us and gets upset if we try to head out on the lake without her!

I"m not sure if the animals would be quite so comfortable if vacation was in a stange place. But they've been traveling with us for their entire lives to the cabin so we have no problems taking all the critters with us.