Cats and Cat Carriers

By: dave ofgrims

There are many reasons why you may need to put your cat into a cat carrier. Taking it to the veterinarian or perhaps when moving home or going on a vacation. Although some cat owners tell me that they think it is cruel to put an unwilling cat into a carrier the alternative is even crueller. It may be amusing to follow a car and see a kitten or cats face appear in its window but just consider how dangerous that can be for the animal.

Loose small animals and cars do not go together. You only have to brake suddenly and the cat could be thrown about the car. Cats generally do not like travelling in vehicles and given the slightest opportunity will attempt to escape. Then your cat is lost and frightened in totally strange and unknown territory. There is only one answer if you need to transport your cat in the car and that is to get yourself a cat carrier.

Cat carriers come in many forms from some that are little more than cardboard boxes. Others are made of plastic or wire and normally come in a standard size which is suitable for most cats or kittens. You should ensure that the carrier is large enough so that your cat has some freedom of movement and can stand and turn around when inside it. When buying your carrier make sure that it has a strong and reliable carrying handle and that you will be able to manage the carrier with your cat inside it.

Ideally you should give your cat a chance to get used to the carrier before you use it for the first time. Leave it around with the door open to give your cat a chance to investigate it. It is also a good idea to have a blanket or towel which you place in the area your cat likes to sleep. Most cats cannot resist laying on these to sleep and after a while the blanket or towel will carry your cats smell. If you then place it into the cat carrier it will help calm the cat by providing a familiar scent.

Finally just a word about releasing your cat from the carrier when you get home.. Some cats cannot wait to be released and will shoot out but others will be more cautious. If you do not want to frighten your cat and possibly cause it to develop a fear of the carrier just open the door and let it come out in its own time. Do not try and pull it out against its will.

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