How Do You Get A Cat Into A Pet Carrier?
Cats are not generally fond of being forced into small, unfamiliar spaces (who would be?). Unfortunately going into a carrier for short drives or long trips is sometimes necessary. Cats will often fight to keep out of a pet carrier, potentially injuring those handling them in the process. This article was written with outdoor pet cats and house cats in mind. Not feral or wild cats. • Place the carrier on its end, so that the opening is facing the ceiling. Place a soft towel in the carrier, so if the cat urinates, the towel will absorb the wet instead of the cat’s tail and legs. • Pick up the cat with one hand placed under its front legs and the other hand supporting its bottom. • Tilt the cat so that when its torso is released, it can only go into the cage. Remember TGIF: tail goes in first. • Close the door and secure the latch. Slowly lay the carrier down in the correct position.
• Place the carrier on its end, so that the opening is facing the ceiling. Place a soft towel in the carrier, so if the cat urinates, the towel will absorb the wet instead of the cat’s tail and legs. • Pick up the cat with one hand placed under its front legs and the other hand supporting its bottom. • Tilt the cat so that when its torso is released, it can only go into the cage. Remember TGIF: tail goes in first. • Close the door and secure the latch. Slowly lay the carrier down in the correct position.
