In article ,
"Bill Graham" wrote:

Pangur Ban wrote:
In article ,
"Bill Graham" wrote:


Cats, like dogsd, don;t like being trapped in a carrier. Can't you let it
wander around in the back seat while you are on the road? My cat used to
ride on the rear deck, and look out the rear window. And what's wrong with a
bowl of cool water for company? Cats like to be part of the family, and do
what everyone else does.

From experience, my cat feels most secure in his carrier with a towel
draped over it while riding in the car. Seems that every cat has its
own preferences. If he would placidly ride outside the carrier, things
would be different. But then, of course, he would have to be reinserted
into the carrier when stopping for gas, etc., just to be on the safe
side. The logistics of traveling with a cat are tricky if the cat is
not confined. He's a good sport, though, and travels relatively well.
My point in asking the question was just to find out how many hours at a
time have worked well for other cats in similar circumstances.