Things You'll Need:
- cat
- carrier (size should be appropriate to size of cat)
- towel (for comfort inside)
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Step 1
Now I know this sounds easier said then done, but if you don't know the right technique to putting your cat into its carrier then you're in for a real treat. I sure was when I tried this for the first time many moons ago. Let's just say that I arrived to the vet with a panting cat inside an immense cardboard box with holes all around it on a hot summer day. Never again! Well here we go:
First, try not to let the cat see you with the carrier. The best area for putting the carrier is in a small room with no escape routes. -
Step 2
Place the carrier upright or vertical whereas the hinged door is facing towards the ceiling. Completely open the door.
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Step 3
Calmly approach your cat and butter him/her up with loving pets. Pick your cat up with your dominant arm under its armpits while you support its feet with your opposite hand.
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Step 4
Slowly lower your cat into the carrier while you guide its feet inside. Let gravity take its course during this maneuver. As soon as your cat is inside, close the hinged door and securely latch it closed.
Comments
eac913 said
on 10/7/2009 Great tips. I help my mother-in-law with this to take her cat to get it's nails done. I will try your advice on how to put a cat into a cat carrier next time. 5*
askapeach said
on 10/4/2009 I enjoyed reading your article as I have "been there, done that"! With one cat, I had to wrap him up in a towel, kind of straight jacket style, to get him in. Ahhh, what we do for our pets. Thanks for a good article.
ramblin62 said
on 8/24/2009 Wow, I must be one of the lucky ones--my cat just walks right into the carrier. This sounds like a good step by step for those with difficult kitties though. TX!
smile-up said
on 8/24/2009 Thanks. I like the idea of putting the cat in the box feet down. It seems less risky than pushing it in sideways.
Foxility said
on 8/22/2009 oh, they can make it so difficult. great tips