Getting Your Cat Into a Pet Taxi | Pets and Animals ...

There are many potential reasons to transport our cats somewhere, and taking them there is usually best done with a ?pet taxi,? or carrier. Pet taxis are usually plastic, with a metallic grate door, and are available in various sizes. Unless we take action to help prevent it, cats are usually afraid of them.

Certainly, some cats have no problem with this, but many would rather die than go into one, it seems. Some cats will spread all four legs out so they are ?too big? to fit, and you will be forced to agree with them, if you believe their antics of avoidance.

However, there are several ways to accomplish this simple chore.

The Easy Way, if you have time:

If there is no hurry, condition your cat to not fear the taxi. Leave it out in the open, with the door open, and a soft, clean, cuddly ?blankie? inside to curl up on. Let her explore this ?box? with the bed in it, and if she?s normal, she won?t be able to resist the temptation to explore inside. Just be sure to ignore her, and let her snooze in there as often as she likes. She will come to regard the pet taxi as a comfortable getaway spot. Later, you can quietly and nonchalantly close the door, then open it within 10 seconds to show her it?s not a trap. Eventually, when the time comes to go for a ride, she won?t be freaked out about getting in there. This technique takes a longer time than these next methods (at least several days, if not weeks) but is the best way to go with the least stress for the cat (and you).

The Easy Way, if you know what you?re doing:

If you absolutely must get kitty into the pet carrier and he won?t go, gently hold the cat, grasp the front legs together from underneath the cat with one hand and support the back end of the cat with the other, and just point him right on in. Be swift, gentle but firm, and calm. If you hesitate or act nervous, the cat will immediately know he has won and will escape. You will have little opportunity to try again. You can only surprise a cat once!

A Not So Easy Way, but you can do this:

If the cat is already freaked, you may have to wrap him in a towel, then put the whole package into the pet carrier. Reach in, if he?s not wild or dangerous, and gently unwrap him, but leave the towel in there so he can lie down on it. Don?t try to flatten it out; just leave it in there rumpled up. The longer you leave the door open, the more opportunity he has to come right back out. So do this quickly and shut the little door immediately. Be cheerful and speak enthusiastically, praising the cat so he can sense this isn?t the end of the world.

The Hard Way, best left to an experienced cat person:

If the cat is totally wild and uncooperative, you may have to use a catch pole, or, wearing a welder?s glove (heavy leather), grasp him by the scruff and drop him in, feet first, with the pet taxi upended and the open door on top. Don?t even think about towels or blankies. He can ride on the bare floor. This is more for emergencies, when getting him to the vet is critical and he?s terrified. This method also usually requires a helper, and you need to be very fast. Once in, cover the taxi with a large towel, for two reasons: to comfort the cat, and to protect your hands when you are handling the carrier. Some cats might reach through any openings and scratch anything they can? such as your hand.

The thing to remember with all of these methods is to remain calm. Granted, the wild one will get your blood rushing, but try not to yell, scream, shout or become angry and rough. It?s essential to be calm and gentle, even with the difficult ones. Just remember, the cat is terrified, and needs help.

If you?re working with a Trap Neuter Release program, watch the others work and be the helper until you get the hang of it. Most cats are transported in the traps anyway, but be sure to cover them with something.

If you do not have a pet taxi, small cage or trap, a last resort method of carrying a cat is with a pillow case. It?s not as bad as it looks. Being inside a cloth bag is usually comforting and most cats will relax. Plus, they can actually see out, though it might be fuzzy, and they can breathe just fine. Just be careful not to bump them or drop them, as there is less protection in a bag. And don?t forget? claws can go through cloth easily, too.

Handle with care!

Source: http://www.whisperingwindspetcrematory.com/getting-your-cat-into-a-pet-taxi.html

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