Traveling can sometimes be a daunting experience for pets
and their owners with so many things to consider.
Here are a few tips to help
ensure the safety and comfort of your pet when traveling.
1. Before leaving make sure the pet is up to date on all
their vaccinations and that you have all current health records with you. (example
rabies)
2. Keep your pet in a carrier while traveling. Make sure
that the carrier is large enough to fit a small litter box, food and water. We
turn the box sideways for more room.
3. Place a favorite blanket or towel in the front of the
container for pet to sleep on comfortably. Carry extra bedding in case it gets
soiled or wet.
4. If possible secure the container/carrier to the seat.
5. While traveling on a plane or bus (any vehicle) make sure that your
pet always has access to their food and water.
6. Watch the time.If traveling a long distance make sure that your car has plenty of fuel
by stopping at least every two hours. Keeping your vehicles doors closed, allow
your pet to get out of the carrier and stretch for 15 minutes. To keep your pet
from escaping, DO NOT open the doors and put pet back in carrier before opening vehicle doors.
Many pets have been lost during travel
because owners don't adhere to this rule. Our pets have a harness and are on a
leash at all times when outdoors. Even at our home they are on leashes.
7. Maintain their schedule as much as possible allowing
extra time for potty breaks in unfamiliar territory (even if it's in their own
litter box).
8. Pack a pet travel bag.We always include their regular food, water, food bowls, water bowls,
pet wipes, paper towels, medications, vaccine papers, toys, treats, blankets,
pet bed, litter box, litter scoop, litter and small trash bags. Some prefer to use disposable
litter pan liners. If you go that route and your cat has never used one, let
them practice with one at home before you travel.
9. Be sure your cat has a collar with an ID tag with your
phone number on it in case you become separated from the pet.
10. Be prepared for the climate.Unexpected weather can happen, especially
during winter months.Always have warm
bedding and clothing for the pet and be sure to keep their feet dry.
11. Medications and Flea Treatments.A few days before your trip, apply flea and
tick meds. This allows you to monitor them for any reactions before traveling.This is especially needed if going to warmer
climates where fleas, ticks and mites are prevalent.
12. Be wary of strangers petting your animal.To you they might be friendly, but may not be
with others. If startled pets may react
differently, than you are accustomed to, in an unusual situation by scratching or biting.This is another reason why having medical
records with you is important.
Being prepared can relieve unnecessary stress on both you
and the pet.Enjoy your travel time with
your pet by maintaining their schedule and adding in some extra TLC.Bon Voyage!
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When
I first saw this item it was something I could imagine my cats having fun with
for hours on end. OK maybe not hours, but at least a little while so they would
stop jumping on me while I’m working at the computer.
After
purchasing the product for $5.88 at a local store I tested this cat friendly toy and
treat item out on a few dozen rescue cats as well as my own.The reviews are truly mixed.
Meet
Wobbert
Let
me start with the product itself. The package comes complete with the plastic
wobbly toy affectionately named “Wobbert.”It resembles the children’s toy Weebles due to the “not being able to
knock it over.”
Wobbert
is durable plastic and can be easily rinsed out to maintain proper cleaning for
your pet(s).His green head unscrews so
you can place small sized cat treats in his tummy.
The cats retrieve them by pushing Wobbert
around until yummy treats fall out the side hole.
The
top part of his head which is the lid, has two holes in it to thread the string
treats through from one side to another. After the string is threaded turn it upside down and screw it back on the body.
The
Mixed Review
To
say that I’m completely satisfied with this product isn’t exactly accurate.I love it, but I don’t. Here’s why.
PRO
- The overall size is purr-fect, it’s cute, easy to maintain and washes up in a
snap. So no problems in the manufacturing part here.Basically I think it’s a neat idea for a cat toy.
Cats
think differently when it comes to working for treats and getting them out on
to the floor. Unlike dogs who are willing to retrieve, fetch, roll around and
play to get something tasty, cats (at least the ones I know) expect food to be
placed in front of them promptly.
CON
- I tried placing Wobbert on a rug and vinyl surface; it worked about the
same.There is no difficulty in loading
Wobbert. The problem seems to be with getting the treats to fall out of the
side of the item.In order for them to
flow out freely so the cats remained interested you have to fill the product at
least half way full.If I kept doing
that the party mix would cease providing a “party” after the third fill.
CON
- Another problem is that he (Wobbert) is pretty heavy in his bottom, so he
doesn’t really wobble much.They would
try swatting at it and push it a little but not much happened.I couldn’t keep the cats interested in the toy
for too long even though they sniffed around to find the treats.
PRO
with a stringy twist - The positive side of the toy also has a bummer
side.They loved the string treats and pounced
on them as soon as I put the toy on the floor.
Depending on how you load them into the lid, two cats can bite away at
the delicious string at the same time.Once
they chew down the string, the small piece inside falls into the bottom and
eventually falls out like the other crunchy treats.
PRO
- Trying to see if I could get one cat to take the treat, I put one of the
string treats (it came with chicken and cheese flavored strings) on the floor.
This was without using Wobbert.
It
was the cats meow!He played with it a
whole ten seconds before getting it stuck under the refrigerator.Using a yardstick I tried to get it out, but
it took me a while to do that.Oh not
because I couldn’t find the stringy goodie, but my cat liked playing with the
yardstick.
CON
- Now here is the only part that’s the downfall … the refill price.The original Friskies Pull 'n Play container comes with one 8" trial sized string
treat package, one crunchy party mix pack and of course, Wobbert. Not a bad
deal for under $6.00.
Unfortunately to keep
Wobbert and your pet in treats you have to paw out $2.88 for a 2 ounce string
treat and anywhere from $3.50 - $8.00 for the crunchy treats. The regular sized string treats are 9" and you get two sections in the package each containing 9 treats (18 in all).
TIED
- You could skip Wobbert and buy both of the treats separately if you want, but
how would that make Wobbert feel?
The
string treats come in 3 flavor selections: chicken and cheese (which comes in
the gift pack), Tuna and crab flavor, and salmon and shrimp.
To keep the string treats from drying out, be sure to keep the container or put them in a plastic sealed bag after opening. The cats still like them, but you won't be able to feed them through Wobbert's head because they get hard.
I
know all cats are different.Some would
swat at Wobbert and have fun seeing the snacks fall at their feet, but mine
would rather stand around it and watch me sock the little guy into giving up
his hidden treasures.That was sort of
funny in itself though.
So
would I recommend Purina Friskies Pull ‘n Play cat treats play pack?Yes, even though it has some price
issues.This is a treat toy that can actually
be used without the string treats if you only want to purchase them for special
occasions (like the cat’s birthday or holidays).
Wobbert
has no problem accepting other cat treats either.My cats only get treats on special days.However, they don’t know that. Instead of
buying expensive treats I actually treat them to a different flavor of dry cat
food that lasts for several months.
I
select a brand that is well balanced, has fun shapes and isn’t too high in
protein for the older cats.They think
they’re treats, because it’s not their regular food.Instead of paying $5.00 for 2-3 ounces of
treats I pay $4.50 for 3 pounds of Meow Tender Centers Mix or 9 Lives Daily Essentials.They fit in Wobbert nicely and fall out
pretty easily.
Go
ahead and have fun watching your pets play with Wobbert.He is a good sort, and on a good note if your
cat doesn’t like it, your dog will.
If
that doesn’t work, you can always fill him with sand and make Wobbert a door
stop! I'd keep the treats coming though ...
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Friskies
Pull ‘n Play Cat Treats Play Pack
Wobbert
is durable plastic and can be easily rinsed out to maintain proper cleaning for
your pet(s). His green head unscrews so
you can place small sized cat treats in his tummy.
To
say that I’m completely satisfied with this product isn’t exactly accurate. I love it, but I don’t. Here’s why.
PRO
with a stringy twist - The positive side of the toy also has a bummer
side. They loved the string treats and pounced
on them as soon as I put the toy on the floor. 
TIED
- You could skip Wobbert and buy both of the treats separately if you want, but
how would that make Wobbert feel? 
So
would I recommend Purina Friskies Pull ‘n Play cat treats play pack? Yes, even though it has some price
issues. This is a treat toy that can actually
be used without the string treats if you only want to purchase them for special
occasions (like the cat’s birthday or holidays). 
Wobbert
has no problem accepting other cat treats either. My cats only get treats on special days. However, they don’t know that. Instead of
buying expensive treats I actually treat them to a different flavor of dry cat
food that lasts for several months.
I
select a brand that is well balanced, has fun shapes and isn’t too high in
protein for the older cats. They think
they’re treats, because it’s not their regular food. Instead of paying $5.00 for 2-3 ounces of
treats I pay $4.50 for 3 pounds of Meow Tender Centers Mix or 9 Lives Daily Essentials. They fit in Wobbert nicely and fall out
pretty easily.
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