my cat without kitty litter

If you have ever traveled with your cat, then you’ve probably experienced this problem: what do I do about traveling with my cat without kitty litter. I have flown with both of my cats, which usually means many long hours in their carriers.

My cat Toby is a camel, he won’t pee until he steps into a kitty litter box. Even if the poor guy is in his carrier for many hours. Marnie, on the other hand, doesn’t hesitate. If she has to pee, she has to pee. I’ve put towels on the floor of her carrier, but when Marnie peed on it, that meant she laid on a wet towel, which obviously is unacceptable for her, and didn’t smell so good for us (and other passengers). Packing extra towels is bulky, and what to do with the soiled one? I finally figured out a better solution.

soft cat carrier and potty pad
photo by shari smith dunaif ©2019

Most pet stores carry potty pads, or a similar product. Potty pads are designed for house training puppies.

photo by shari smith dunaif ©2019

Dogs and puppies come in various sizes, so potty pads do too. For my cats, I get the one for small dogs.

So when we fly, or even take long drives in the car, I’ll wrap a potty pad on the floor f the carrier.

photo by shari smith dunaif ©2019

photo by shari smith dunaif ©2019

photo by shari smith dunaif ©2019

And, I carry extra pads, which I keep in a plastic bag. The reason for the plastic bag is actually to use if my cat does use the pad, I have a way to contain the soiled pad. It’s happened. On an airplane, Marnie peed a lot, on the pad.Thank god I had something to put the very wet pad in.

Toby refuses to pee, for hours! Still, just in case.