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Do you think it would be wrong for me to go to my grandmas house before my move in date and keep Charlie in a cage while I'm there ? My grandma doesn’t like cats and doesn’t want him roaming if I stay there for a couple of weeks How long do you think
Charlie should be able to tolerate a very large dog style crate or a cat condo for days to a week or so. Cats often stay in similar sized cages while boarding, however be aware that cats confined will need litter changed several times daily and he would benefit from interactive toys. If possible, he may do better if allowed to be closed into a room vs a crate. Other options may be long term boarding if needed, if there is a cat facility near you with larger cages/condos available. A cat condo that might work better than a crate: https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-Products-Premium-Deluxe/dp/B015RRSZXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522461943&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+condo+cage The larger the area Charlie has and the more toys/interaction that Charlie has will make confinement less difficult on him. Be sure to monitor him for signs of stress such as not eating, going outside the literbox or excessive grooming. I hope this helps. Good Luck and thank you for using Boop by Petco
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I am about to bring home my new puppy. I know it is best to crate her during car rides and plan to do so to take her home. When is a good time to transition to being buckled in the backseat? I want to socialize her to this for future rides. She is a
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I am currently in Korea (visiting) when I found a dog I adopted (my intention was to adopt a small dog). I am returning to America next week. Shami will have to be in cargo for about 15 hours. I am so worried. We went to the vet and got an all clear
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My puppy in cage start barking and to much jumping.then she torn her pad. Could we put her in her carriage bag as punishment for short time She is 2 months old only
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