Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Transporting your cat in the carrier

Introducing your cat to a cat carrier: 

It is important you accustom your cat(s) to their carrier before an emergency occurs. If your cat isn't used to the carrier and you have an emergency, you may find it difficult to get the cat in the carrier, possibly causing a delay. It will also cause additional stress to your cat. 

Place the carrier in the home when your cat is calm. Put a soft blanket (one that is washable)  or towel in the bottom for comfort and add some treats or toys to the carrier. Let your cat sniff out and explore the carrier in his own time. If it does enter the carrier, leave the door open for the time being and just allow your cat to come and go at will. 
Cat Travel Carrier
  • If the cat suffers from motion sickness, avoid feeding for an hour beforehand.
  • If you have difficulty getting your cat into the carrier, place it so that the open end is facing the ceiling and then lower the cat in, tail first. If the cat is especially tricky, you may try wrapping it in a towel (head exposed), prior to placing it in the carrier.
  • It is safest to place your cat's carrier on the rear seat and put the seat belt through the handle of the carrier to secure.

Cat Travel Carrier
Storing your cat carrier: 

Cat carriers should be stored in an easy to reach place so that they can be quickly grabbed in an emergency.

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