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I have a young kitty I've had for about 2 months (he's 17 weeks old) He was declawed (only way I was able to adopt him-indoor only kitty) and neutered on 3/26. He has totally quieted down, so much so I was a bit concernd, biut he appears to be doing fine and he cks out at the vet. Anyway, I'm going to a wedding next weekend and plan on traveling 1-1/2 hours up north to stay at a hotel Fri/Sat & Sun. I will be with him Fri and Sat mroning, attend the wedding Sat aft/eve and come home Sunday. I will be stopping for 4 hours on Sunday in a little scenic town to eat and shop. I want him to get used to being in the car and not afraid to travel. As long as I provide him with water, food and a litter box and let him out to stretch he should be ok? How about on the day I plan on stopping? Is he OK on his own in the car for 3-4 hours? Do I leave him out of his carrier in the car (to access the littler box) while I'm shopping? What is the opinion?

I think I would leave him in the kennel/crate in the car while you are shopping. Because cars can get so hot, I would leave the windows open. If there is a pet store with a groom shop sometimes you can leave them there for a small fee in a cage while you are shopping.
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

THanks! I'm thinkin gof buying a crate, as his carrier is not big enough to hold a litter pan and will definately open the sunroof a bit for air. If it's too hot I'll shorten my stay.

I would caution you against leaving the cat in the car if it is at all hot. Temperatures in a car can rise to very dangerous levels very quickly. Be sure your cat has a collar and ID tag just in case he does get loose.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

Did you go to the wedding this past weekend or is it next? If you went how was the trip?
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker