Many hotels allow cats, it is just not as mainstream as with dogs. There are many ways your cat can have a peaceful, enjoyable stay in the hotel room. Make sure to call in advance to check if there are fees for bringing your cat to the hotel.

It is a good idea that when you are in the hotel room, you keep the cat in a closed bathroom with its food, water and litter box. It is always recommended to keep the litter box in the bathroom rather than any carpeted areas. Cats feel comfortable when they are confined in a space, so they won’t be overwhelmed with searching around the hotel room, under beds, dressers and in closets before they can finally relax. You can leave your cat’s carrying case in there, so it can feel comfortable inside of it. Cats love familiar smells.

When you first arrive, give your cat a little bit of cat food so it feels comfortable. Feed your cat again before bedtime. Cats will often eat less than normal when they travel, because they feel nervous, but you should nevertheless bring a regular amount of food.

Bring with you your cat’s normal food and home dishes. It is not a good idea to experiment with new foods when you are traveling, and certain locations will not have your desired brand of food. Do not overfeed while traveling.

Make sure to have proper ID tags on your cat, even if you have it microchipped. Tags should include information about your permanent address and telephone number. It is also a good idea to get a tag with an address or telephone number where someone could contact you while you are traveling. Carry photographs of your cat when you travel, because if it does get lost, it will make things easier.

Aside from food and water, you should bring your up-to-date cat veterinary and vaccination records, in case anything happens and you need to put your cat in a kennel. You may also need to present it when you cross state borders. Some hotel rooms could potentially have fleas, so bring some flea medication. If your cat has fleas before you embark on your trip, make sure to medicate it so you don’t spread fleas to the next hotel guests. You should bring your own sheets and blankets if your cat sheds, so that the fur does not get everywhere if it sleeps on the furniture. Cats will also like that these smell like home.