Jan
8
2011
My cat refuses to go in three different pet carriers. Are there any pet carrier services out there?
Hello,
As much as I try, my 3-year-old cat refuses to be put in pet carriers I own. I tried putting her in a plastic pet cab, a zip-up bag and a paper crate.
She needs to go to the vet since she’s constantly sneezing and periodically coughing.
Each time I am about to put her in I leave treats by the carriers and cushion the bottoms.
Are there any places that come to people’s homes to put cats in a carrier? I live in Brooklyn, NY, and if anyone can help me out that would be great.
Thanks,
Matthew
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January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I have an 18-year old cat and two three-year-old cats. My 18 year old girl and the younger female – HATE – the carrier. I have a sherba (duffle bag) carrier for my older cat so she can sit on my lap and I can pet her in transit – she is still upset, but a little less stressed.
The younger female has a top loading plastic carrier because it’s easier for me to plop her in and go. The young male – walks right into his carrier when the others are being loaded up. I don’t know of many other cats that will do this, but he’s into field trips.
My two larger carriers are on the floor in my closet with bedding and the two younger cats will sleep in them. It could help.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Honestly.. He probably hates being enclosed..so use a dog harness and leash and walk him in!
I have a cat that loves to walk on a leash but hates the crate.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Have you tried putting cat nip in the back of the carrier to lure her in there? Also, if you call your vet, maybe they could give you some sort of gentle sedative to give her to get her in the crate.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Have you tried setting the carrier on it’s end and putting her in tail first? That works for all my cats. Just stick her in and go. No cats like to go in a carrier but it’s a necessary evil sometimes.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
my cats hate crates too…we just grab them up and have someone ready to shut the carrier door once there in. Hold your hand on them and slightly push them to hold them inside the crate while you quickly shut the door. You shouldn’t have to find someone else to put your cat in a crate.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
same problem with my cats
try forcing them in or put cats treats or a lil bit of tuna in the bottom
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
look da cat iz three years old put her in da carrier if ya hav ta force her just dont break any bones lol it a cat ya a human it not stronger then u lol
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Unfortunately, kindness doesn’t always work in putting them into carriers. You have to be the boss. That is my approach, and I have the scars to prove it! Actually, back feet first is the most effective approach. Put the carrier on end, and back feet first into the carrier. Then, you only have to push the front paws away from the carrier door.
As an alternative, some vets will make house calls. It can cost a bit more, but it eliminates the stress of getting your cat into a carrier. Then, you are only faced with how to extract your cat from under the bed.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
all cats hate being in carriers – !
I have to chase my cats around the house for hours trying to get them in it!
Grab her two front legs with one hand and put her in head first.. thats how i normally get them in there
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
just pick him up and leave him in your car. Let someone stay in the back to watch him. or put the crate so the door faces up. Put the cat in their then lock it. Dont let him out no matter home much he begs.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
"Pretty Kitty" has the right idea. I would like to add to this, though.
When your cat isn’t watching you…..take the carrier into the bathroom. Then, without her being able to see it, lure her in there and shut the door. NOW, you have her in a "confined" space!
Set the carrier ON END, pick her up..holding one hand around front legs and the other under her bottom. Place her DOWN INTO the carrier…"butt" first….and with the hand that HAD BEEN supporting her butt, SHUT THE DOOR QUICKLY, getting your "leg" hand out of the way.
This is the way all animal handlers get cats into carriers……..Have you ever watched any of the "Animal Cops" shows on Animal Planet? This is where you can see the way this works. Even feral cats, that have been caught in nets can be put DOWN INTO the carriers this way.
Hope we’ve all helped…….Good luck.
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
can you get the pet carrier in the bathroom? take the cat in there shut the door and put it in rear end first. it may take two people to do it but,the cat knows where it’s going and what might happen once it’s there. All of our cats pulled the same stunt. the vet never had problems getting them to go back in..LOL….I know it’s a struggle and I don’t know which is worse trying to get them in the carrier or listening to it bawl all the way to the vet like I’m murdering it….LOL… good luck. you might also try wrapping it in an old towel once you’re in the closed bathroom and slip it in that way….
January 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Folks are right about putting the carrier on end.
However, if you can take a few days, you may be able to train your cat to go in willingly if you take it in stages. Leave the carrier out and open, with some nice comfy bedding in. First day give your cat treats next to it, then maybe at the doorway, then just inside. Maybe next day do inside again, then right inside. Then when he is comfortable going in, gently close the door, imediately open again and give another treat. Work up to leaving the door closed longer. Then lifting the carrier briefly. You might find you need to start a few steps back each day, and speed will vary from cat to cat. You could put his food bowl next to/inside instead of using treats…
And don’t forget to have the right attitude. If you tell the cat ‘sorry, I know you are going to hate this, but please don’t scratch me too bad’, the cat is going to be wondering what’s up even if it can’t see anything wrong with the carrier and might take your word for it and run… ‘Come on, I’ve got a nice cosy carrier for you, be good and get in for me’ is likely to work much better!
Not all cats hate carriers: my old girl who was pts a couple of years ago spent her last days using a carrier as a den. On the last day all I had to do to take her to the vet was close the door. At the vets we unscrewed the top, and she stayed resting on the cushions like a queen while the vet gave her a last examination.