{"id":5318,"date":"2020-02-18T16:53:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T00:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2020-02-18T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T00:54:09","slug":"camping-cats-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/camping-cats-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping With Cats In The Winter – What You Should Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"
Outdoor camping is a great way to spend time during winter. It has the added advantage of helping you connect with nature while having fun. As a pet parent and cat owner, you would never dream of leaving your beloved feline home alone while you go on to enjoy the great outdoors.<\/p>\n
Camping with your cat, especially during winter, requires you to make meticulous plans. Otherwise, neither you nor your cat will find the trip enjoyable. Before you go, ask yourself if your cat is the outdoorsy type. If she\u2019s leaning more towards being a couch potato, you might want to consider some other bonding activity for you both.
\nThe following tips will help you on your next winter camping trip:<\/p>\n
Outdoor camping is a different kettle of fish than staying at home. So you do not want to leave anything out. Anything that you think may somehow, probably be useful on your trip, should go into your camping packing list<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your gear should include, but is not limited to: Winter Jacket:<\/strong> While most feline species are hairy, an extra layer of protection from extreme weather conditions won\u2019t hurt. Jackets made from wool will conserve more heat and keep your furry friend warmer for longer. Collar and Identity Tags:<\/strong> Your cat\u2019s identification tags should be clear and legible. It should include, in addition to your cat’s name, your name, address, and your phone number. If you are open to the idea, putting a microchip on your cat will also help you keep tabs on your cat.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> While your cat may have excellent night vision, you have no such advantage. Powerful flashlights, preferably battery-powered, should have their special place in your camping bag. You do not want to fall in a ditch and have Catty go run for help because you were unable to see two feet in front of you.<\/p>\n First Aid Kit:<\/strong> While a first aid kit may seem superfluous, many a camper have thanked their lucky stars and their friendly neighborhood pet website for reminding them to pack this. Bandages, scissors, and antiseptics are some of the things your first aid kit should contain.<\/p>\n
\nCat harness or cat leash: As much as possible, make sure your cat is trained and used to the harness before the trip. Waiting until the last possible minute to get your cat into the harness will be the equivalent of teaching an old cat new tricks.<\/p>\n
\nLitter Trays: Even on camping trips, cats need a place to do their catty businesses. Litter trays help ensure that neither you nor others have to step in cat poo. Take it from me; nobody likes that. Also, dispose of your litter trays properly.<\/p>\n